Job Title: Female Support Worker Location : Clitheroe, Lancashire ¿ BB7 Contract : Permanent Hours : Full Time Salary : £12.00 per hour Reference : Additional Requirements:
1. Hold a full UK driving licence is essential and be comfortable driving a mobility vehicle
2. Previous experience supporting adults with mental health and complex behaviours
3. Ability to work weekends and do sleep-ins shifts
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. We are looking for female support workers in Clitheroe, supporting a lady with a learning disability and autism to fulfil her ambition of living within her own home. We require support workers with experience in lone working and knowledge of autism. If you are caring, kind and want to work in a job that is genuinely rewarding, this is for you. As a support worker with Thera, you will be part of an inclusive team empowered to create innovative ways to support an individual achieve their own personal goals. Supporting people in their daily lives is as 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. There will also be a lot of time supporting with life in their community; to develop relationships within their community, to discover new skills, form further ambitions and pursue hobbies and interests which currently include arts & crafts and going out for long drives.
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, we will match your likes & interests to the person you support, empowering people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
7. Compassionate, Caring and Confident
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
9. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills ¿ confident, articulate, and professional
11. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
12. Desire to embrace our values and vision ¿ and have fun!
What are the Benefits?
13. Annualised Hours - guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
14. Flexible working hours for work life balance
15. Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
16. 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
17. Employee support line to support you and your family
18. Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
19. Contributory Pension Scheme
20. Free DBS check
21. Refer a friend and earn up to £
22. Cycle to Work Scheme
23. Well-being initiatives
24. Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
25. An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work