Job Description

Location: Midlothian - Community Support
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Relief positions availbale
Salary: 12.60 per hour
Reference: 082913

Additional Information:
Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential. 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.

Thera Scotland 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.



Who are we looking for?
Compassionate, Caring and Confident individual(s) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

What are the Benefits?

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 Access to Early Pay (T&Cs apply, excludes relief workers)

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with

Thera Group

.
For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934

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.

If you have previously transferred over on TUPE terms and conditions, please contact your manager or HR to see how this may affect your terms and conditions.

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.