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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. 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, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Job Responsibility:
Support adults with a learning disability using a person-centred approach
help create innovative ways to support an individual achieve their own personal goals
provide personal care
help someone develop new skills
provide personal and emotional support
help people plan and manage their own home
support with leisure, interests, and travel
supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence is essential, with access to own vehicle
previous experience/qualifications are preferred
compassionate, caring and confident
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
self-starter, with a high level of motivation
excellent written and verbal communication skills
keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun
Nice to have:
previous experience is desirable
What we offer:
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
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