Job Description

Arbroath Support Workers

Earn up to 23,555.29 per year pro rata -

25/26 Pay Award Pending

Full time & Part time Contracts available!

Arbroath currently have two teams working over Arbroath, Brechin, Friockheim and Carnoustie. We support individuals with a range of disabilities aged between 20 to70. We support individuals within their own home and also individuals who stay with their family. Support required ranges from personal care, developing skills to live independently, social support out in the community and to attend college where they can further their knowledge. We support our supported people to work towards outcomes which can include going on holidays abroad and closer to home to experience life to its fullest. We have a space for supported people to meet and build relationships with each other doing a range of activities.

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 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 be paid 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
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

To apply complete Arks online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person