Female Support Worker

Thera Scotland has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team in Nether Currie. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available.In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £11.00 per hour.

Are you a patient and caring individual looking for 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 peoples lives.

Thera Scotland is proud of the work they do and are currently recruiting Support Workers in the Highlands area.  We invite you to join our team.

Who are we?

• Thera 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, we will match your likes and interests to the person you support, empowering people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

About the role:

We are currently looking to recruit Female Support Worker's in Nether Currie to join our existing friendly team, you will be supporting two young people in their own home to maintain their tenancy and lead a full life and happy life. If you are caring, kind and want to work in a job that is genuinely rewarding, then this job is for you. Supporting people in their daily lives can be varied and will include personal and emotional support, learn new skills, pursue hobbies, and interests they enjoy all of which will be delivered using a person-centred approach.

What are the Benefits available to our Female Support Worker?

• Annualised Hours guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, 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 to support you and your family.
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career.
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free PVG check.
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work 

What do you need to become our Female Support Worker?

• Compassionate, Caring and Confident people to support people to lead the life they want.
• Good communication skills and be a collaborator.
• Keenness to learn and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision – and have fun!
• Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience supporting adults is desirable, but training will be given to suitable applicants.
• Ability to work on a flexible basis is key to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Female Support Worker with Thera Group, please click "apply" now - we would like to hear from you 

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer. *Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant PVG check should you be offered the position.

Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.

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.