Job Description

Location: Smithton, Inverness
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time and Part Time positions available
Salary: 13.00 per hour
Reference: 084254

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

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 Waking Night Support Workers in the Smithton area, and we invite you to join our team.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of the individual(s) we support. You will assist and encourage people with their evening routines and activities, while providing consistent physical and emotional support throughout the night. Your presence will help create a safe, secure, and calming environment , ensuring each person feels comfortable and enjoys a restful night.

As a support worker with Thera, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. Using a person-centered 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 may also include helping someone develop new skills, help plan and manage their own home, support with leisure activities, interests, and travel.
Your support could be in their own home or out and about in their local community.

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-centered approach

, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided. Compassionate, Caring and Confident Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, 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 or send an email newtalent@thera.co.uk

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

Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief. 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.


All roles require PVG check should you be offered the position.