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Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time/Part Time
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Reference: Additional Information:
* Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.
* Flexibility required
* Must be flexible and available for weekend working
As a Support Worker with Thera, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. Using a person-centred approach, you will help create innovative ways to support individuals in achieving their personal goals. Support activities will vary based on each person's ambitions, including helping develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, assisting with planning and managing their own homes, and supporting leisure, interests, and travel.
Thera Scotland is unique — we are led by people with a learning disability.
Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
* Compassionate, caring, and confident individuals
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Self-starter with a high level of motivation
* Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, articulate and professional
* Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
* Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the benefits?
* Annualised hours with guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles, plus overtime opportunities
* Flexible working hours for work-life balance
* Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
* Employee support line for you and your family
* Free nationally accredited training, with opportunities to earn qualifications and progress your career
* Contributory pension scheme
* Free PVG check
* Refer a friend and earn up to £
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Well-being initiatives
* Access to thousands of retail discounts, including discounted health cash plans
* An Employee Council representing staff views on work matters
* Access to Early Pay (T&Cs apply, excludes relief workers)
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