Job Title: Female Support Worker (Community Support)Location: West Lothian Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, Part Time Salary: £12.60 per hour Reference: Additional Information:
1. Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential
2. Must have access to Deans and be able to support 09:30-16:00 & 16:00-22:30 plus weekends.
3. Will also consider backshift and weekends only.
Are you a patient and caring individual looking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary? Maybe you have worked as a Care Assistant before and are looking for a change or perhaps you have always wanted to make a difference in people lives. We are extremely proud of the work we do and are currently seeking new talent. We invite you to join our team. 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 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. You could be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.
4. Thera is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.
5. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
6. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
7. No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided
8. Compassionate, Caring and Confident
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
10. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
12. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
13. Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the Benefits?
14. Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
15. Flexible working hours for work life balance
16. Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
17. 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
18. Employee support line to support you and your family
19. Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
20. Contributory Pension Scheme
21. Free PVG check
22. Refer a friend and earn up to £
23. Cycle to Work Scheme
24. Well-being initiatives
25. Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
26. An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work