Job Description

Buckie Support Workers

Part Time 30 hours

19,098.88 pro rata of 23,555.29 per annum

- 25/26 Pay Award Pending

Ark Buckie provide support to 14 supported people to live as independently in their own homes. Support ranges from 16 hours a week to 24 hour support - due to the nature of support we provide shift patterns are variable to meet the needs of the individual. We support a wide range of ages from 18 - 70+. Support varies based on the individuals needs and wishes - this could be personal care, medication and finances, meal preparation, support to appointments, household tasks or accessing the community.

Our supported people enjoy a wide variety of activities such as going out for lunch, bowling, trampolining, swimming, darts, football, snooker, spending time with their families and going on holidays. An increasing number of our supported people have mobility cars which widens opportunity for activities in the community. We always try to make goals happen for people this could be exploring courses to support people with employability or trying a new activity. Our supported people love to be part of the community and have been organising regular events such as discos and BBQs where they can invite their friends and family and everyone can get together.

Please note that this role includes Sleepovershifts, 7am shift starts and 10pm shift finish times.
As this service supports people with complex needs all our Support Worker roles do involve personal care and giving medication in line with the Support Plan.

A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service between 11pm - 7am and then working again the next day. Sleepover shift are typically 7am-7am or 3pm - 3pm. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of 97.68 per sleepover.*

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

Responsibilities

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people. Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships. Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement. Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
View our full job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Why Ark?

No Previous Experience Required

Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.

Get a qualification while you work

Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.

Career Progression

Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.

Employee Assistance Program

Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.

Contracted hours to suit you

We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.

Enhanced Overtime

Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to an enhanced rate.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata 4% Contributory pension scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark

Qualifications

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training:

Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.
To apply, complete the online application form on Arks website (www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us )

CV's will not be accepted.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Referral programme
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person