Support Worker Buckie - 407202

Buckie

Full, Part Time & Waking Nights Support Workers

£23,150.16 pro rata per year

Full time posts are 37 - 40 hours per week.

Part time posts are 30 hours per week.

Waking Nights posts are an average of 35 hours per week.

Ark Buckie provides support to 19 supported people to live independently in their own homes. Support ranges from 16 hours a week to 24-hour support. Due to the nature of support we provide, shift patterns are variable to meet the needs of the individual. We support a wide range of ages from 18 - 70+. Support varies based on the individuals' needs and wishes, which could include personal care, medication and finances, meal preparation, support to appointments, household tasks, or accessing the community.

Our supported people enjoy a variety of activities such as going out for lunch, bowling, trampolining, swimming, darts, football, snooker, spending time with their families, and going on holidays. An increasing number of our supported people have mobility cars, which widens opportunities for activities in the community. We strive to make goals happen for people, which could involve exploring courses to support employability or trying new activities. Our supported people love to be part of the community and have organized regular events such as discos and BBQs where they can invite friends and family to gather.

Please note that this role includes Sleepover shifts, with 7am shift starts and 10pm shift finish times.

As this service supports people with complex needs, all our Support Worker roles involve personal care and giving medication in line with the Support Plan.

*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, having a rest period while sleeping over in the service between 11pm - 7am, and then working again the next day. Sleepover shifts are typically 3pm - 3pm or 10am - 10am. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and is paid as an additional payment of £96.00 per sleepover.

**On waking nights, you will work 3 nights on and 3 nights off. One week you will work 40 hours (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday). The other week you will work 30 hours (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night).

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 favorite 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

Ark's Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counseling 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, 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.

To apply, complete Ark's online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

Previous experience in 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.