Peebles Support Worker

Ark People Housing Care; Peebles; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000

Job description

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Job Overview

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year

1 x 37 hour contract

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

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

Main Duties

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible in 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 Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership, and Holidays.
• Career Progression: Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselling sessions and 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 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.

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.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

Preferred Experience

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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