Relief Support Worker Dunfermline

Relief Support Workers

£12.00 per hour

The Ark service in Dunfermline supports 12 people with learning disabilities and autism. The support we offer differs from person to person which means being a support worker offers lots of variety. Some people are supported to live independently in their own homes while others stay with their families. Everyone is supported to say what they want their support to be like and what they’d like to achieve. This can vary from support to cook meals, go swimming, take medication, do arts and crafts, go to visit their friends or go on holiday.

Shifts are varied and can be from 3 – 16 hours over 7 days a week. Dunfermline has great public transport links so being able to drive is not essential to work with us.

The best thing about working at Dunfermline service is that it has a great community feel. All the supported people enjoy spending time together and regularly meet up for meals and activities. The team are really welcoming and the supported people are great fun (and have an amazing sense of humour) – Sean Montgomery – Care and Support Manager.

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 are not limited to:

1. Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
2. Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
3. Being responsible for supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

What is a Relief Support Worker?

As a Relief Support Worker, you will carry out all the same duties while on shift as our Support Workers. As you do not have contracted hours, it gives you the flexibility to only pick up shifts when it suits you.

*Please note: Relief work is on an as and when basis to cover for sickness absence, study leave, and other staff contingencies. We cannot guarantee you regular or continued use as the need for relief staffing changes from time to time.

Why Ark?

1. No Previous Experience Required: Ark provides full training, so no previous experience is required, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
2. Flexibility to fit shifts around your life: With our relief roles, you only pick up the shifts that suit you.
3. Employee Assistance Program: Ark's Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
4. Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with thousands of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership, and Holidays.

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

1. Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work.
2. Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark.

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.

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.