Relief Support Practitioner - Buckie

Ark Housing Association Ltd; Buckie; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ark Housing Association Ltd in Buckie is seeking a Relief Support Worker to assist individuals in leading independent lives. This part-time position offers flexible shift patterns, responsibility in care, and the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment. Ark provides training and values inclusivity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals by working with colleagues in a team.
• Communicate effectively with supported people to provide individual care.
• Maintain accurate records using Ark's Information Management system.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Personal Care

Job description

Location: Buckie Salary: £12.21 per hour -25/26 Pay Award Pending Part time

£12.21 per hour - 25/26 Pay Award Pending

Ark Buckie provide support to 19 supported people to live as 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 – this could be personal care, medication and finances, meal preparation, support to appointments, household tasks or accessing the community.

Our supported people enjoy a wide 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 opportunity for activities in the community. We always try to make goals happen for people this could be exploring courses to support people with employability or trying a new activity. Our supported people love to be part of the community and have been organising regular events such as discos and BBQs where they can invite their friends and family and everyone can get together.

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:

• 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.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

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.

Find out what you working week could look likehere .

Hear from our current Support Workershere .

Why 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.

Apply now to join us at this exciting time as our service grows by clicking the link below.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

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.