Job Title: Support WorkerLocation: Smithton, Inverness (IV2 Area) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time & Part Time available Salary: £13.00 per hour Reference: Additional Information: Drivers preferred, but not essential. Are you looking for a Support Role that truly makes a difference? Have you worked in Social Care previously and are looking for a new challenge? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. As a support worker with Thera (Scotland), 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 an individual achieve their own personal goals. The ways of supporting will change with everyone you work with because everyone has different ambitions. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and any day could include not only personal care, but helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, interests, and travel. You could be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.
1. Thera is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.
2. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
3. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
4. Previous experience/qualifications are desirable. However, full training will be provided.
5. Compassionate, Caring and Confident
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
7. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
9. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
10. Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the Benefits?
11. Annualised Hours - guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
12. Flexible working hours for work life balance
13. Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
14. 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
15. Employee support line to support you and your family
16. Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
17. Contributory Pension Scheme
18. Free PVG check
19. Refer a friend and earn up to £
20. Cycle to Work Scheme
21. Well-being initiatives
22. Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
23. An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work