Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.00 to £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Clitheroe, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thera North |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 065351 |
Summary
Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire – BB7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Reference: 065351
Additional Requirements:
• Hold a full UK driving licence is essential and be comfortable driving a mobility vehicle
• Previous experience supporting adults with mental health and complex behaviours
• 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.
• 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 & interests to the person you support, empowering people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
• 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 DBS 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
If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s 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.
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 DBS check should you be offered the position.
Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way so support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire – BB7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Reference: 065351
Additional Requirements:
• Hold a full UK driving licence is essential and be comfortable driving a mobility vehicle
• Previous experience supporting adults with mental health and complex behaviours
• 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.
• 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 & interests to the person you support, empowering people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
• 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 DBS 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
If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s 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.
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 DBS check should you be offered the position.
Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way so support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.