Job Title: Support WorkerLocation: Midlothian - Community Support Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief positions availbale Salary: £12.60 per hour Reference: Additional Information:
1. Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.
2. Must be flexible to the needs of the people we support in the community
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 helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, interests, and travel.
3. Thera Scotland is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.
4. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
5. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?**
6. Compassionate, Caring and Confident individual(s)
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
8. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
9. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Articulate, and professional
10. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
11. Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the Benefits?
12. Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
13. Flexible working hours for work life balance
14. Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
15. 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
16. Employee support line to support you and your family
17. Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
18. Contributory Pension Scheme
19. Free PVG check
20. Refer a friend and earn up to £
21. Cycle to Work Scheme
22. Well-being initiatives
23. Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
24. An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
25. Access to Early Pay (T&C¿s apply, excludes relief workers)