Support Practitioner - Alloa

Ark Housing Association Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,199 - 25,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Employee Discounts Portal

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Enhanced Overtime Rates

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

Job summary

Ark Housing Association Ltd seeks dedicated Support Workers in Alloa to provide essential care and support to individuals with various disabilities. Offering a comprehensive training program and opportunities for career progression, this role is perfect for anyone passionate about making a difference in people's lives. In addition to a competitive salary, employees enjoy benefits including funded qualifications, employee discounts, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required as full training is provided.
• Commitment to Ark’s values: Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality, and Integrity.
• Ability to support individuals with various disabilities and needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, emotional and social support to individuals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support service users.
• Maintain accurate records on Ark’s Information Management system.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Alloa Salary: Earn up to £23,555.29 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending Full time

Support Worker - Alloa

£23,555.29 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending

Arkis a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is toensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Arkto enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life.

We currently support 8 people who live together in an HMO (House of multiple occupants) they have their own rooms but share other facilities such as kitchen and bathrooms. Our supported people receive individualised 1-2-1 support which is person centered around their outcomes and goals. Every supported person has a Good Life Plan and support workers use this to ensure they have the support they need to live the life that they want. The supported people have a varied age range and at the moment most supported people have a learning disability with a dual diagnosis. Supported people are very active and enjoy using local amenities for social and leisure.

We currently support people in their own homes around the Clackmannanshire area. The supported people have a range of disabilities and ages and their support needs determine the size of their support package, all supported people have a Good Life Plan which is in place to ensure support staff are able to support them with their outcomes and goals, all of the supported people access local amenities for social and recreational use, some supported people also attend college and have jobs in the local area.

Ark is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who are committed to making a difference in our supported people’s lives. Your role will be to provide practical, emotional and social support. Ark offers a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job. First and foremost you will align with Ark’s values – Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity.

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

Your main duties will be but not limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
• Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Carry out tasks in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Find out what you working week could look likehere .

Hear from our current Support Workershere .

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

Why Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required
  Ark provide 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 fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts
  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
  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.
• 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 to 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 peoples 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.

This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff

To apply, click the link below.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

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.

Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.