Perth Support Worker

The service in Perth is dynamic, versatile, and diverse. The supported people in Perth range in ages, housing needs, disabilities, and inabilities that mean they need support to live life to the full. They love to party, have strong relationships, require support with medication and finances, and have the biggest dreams to fulfill. Every person is unique, requiring differing needs, and each day is different with the one stable element that they are all supported to live as independently as possible.

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

Your main duties will include:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
• Communicating and working well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible for supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

Why Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required: Ark provides full training, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work: Ark fully funds your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care, which you complete with the support of our in-house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a portal with thousands of discounts on your favourite brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and holidays.
• Career Advancement: Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselling sessions, weekly webinars, and the EAP Website & App.
• Flexible Contracted Hours: Full-time, part-time, and relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme: 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 over full-time contractual hours will be eligible for 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.
• Blue Light Card.

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff, and they love making a positive difference in our supported people's lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

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

To apply, click the link below.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

Previous experience in 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.

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