Stornoway Support Workers

Ark People Housing Care; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000

Job description

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata - - 25/26 Pay Award Pending

30 hour contracts available!

The Stornoway service provides support to individuals within the town which enables them to live full lives and be involved in the local community. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and promote independence and life skills to our supported people. We are actively involved in activities and groups in Stornoway and support a wide range of people with their day to day living. Join our team and help us continue to deliver a high standard of care which allows people to live their lives to the fullest potential.

Your main duties will include but not be 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 in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
4. Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

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. 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.
3. Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
4. Career Progression: Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
5. 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.
6. Contracted hours to suit you: We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
7. 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.
8. 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:

1. Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
2. 4% Contributory pension scheme
3. Cycle to Work Scheme
4. 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.

CVs will not be considered.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

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.