Galashiels Support Worker - 406664

Galashiels Support Worker

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata

1x 30 hour contract available - Female Only**

The Kelso service provides support to 10 unique individuals with varying needs and abilities. They receive different levels of support with hours to suit personal requirements, enabling them to maintain their tenancies and live enjoyable lives. Our team encourages people to maximise their independence, participate in activities of their choice, and have meaningful relationships in the wider community.

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. Communicating and working well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
3. Being responsible for supporting individuals throughout activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

View our job outline, find out what your working week could look like, and hear from our current Support Workers on Ark's website: www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.

Why Ark?

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.

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

Employee Discounts Portal with thousands of discounts on your favourite brands, including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and holidays.

Career Progression

Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.

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.

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 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

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff, and 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, complete Ark's online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.

**The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.

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.