Peebles Relief Support Workers

Ark People Housing Care; Peebles; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

The Peebles 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 Peebles 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. This includes days out to Edinburgh, Galashiels or wherever the supported person wishes to go, including bowling, cinema trips, safari park meals out, swimming, and shopping.

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:

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.

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.

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?

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, along with 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 memberships, 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.

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