Job Description

Buckie Support Worker

Part time - 30 hours per week.

12.60 per hour

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 3pm - 3pm or 10am - 10am. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of 100.80 per sleepover.*

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

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

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.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker by completing the online application form on our website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

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

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person