Dunfermline - Relief Support Practitioner

Arkha; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory annual leave (paid monthly)

PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid

Job summary

Arkha in Dunfermline is seeking Relief Support Practitioners to provide flexible care support for people with learning disabilities. Shifts range from 3–16 hours across 7 days, with no contracted hours and opportunities to pick shifts that fit availability.

Relief work offers variety, with statutory annual leave paid monthly and PVG & 1st year SSSC registration funded by Arkha. Full training is provided and roles may be called Support Worker in other contexts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work 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.
• Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet on Arkha's Information Management system.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Record keeping

Tools

Tablet

Job description

Location: Dunfermline Salary: £13.45 per hour Part time

£13.45 per hour

The Ark service in Dunfermline supports 13 people with learning disabilities and autism. The support we offer differs from person to person which means being a support worker offers lots of variety. Some people are supported to live independently in their own homes while others stay with their families. Everyone is supported to say what they want their support to be like and what they’d like to achieve.

Shifts are varied and can be from 3 – 16 hours over 7 days a week. Dunfermline has great public transport links so being able to drive is not essential to work with us.

We pride ourselves on delivering quality person-centred support. For further details please visit www.arkha.org.uk .

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 Practitioner?

As a Relief Support Practitioner, you do not have contracted hours. This provides flexibility, allowing you to pick up shifts that suit your availability.

Please note: Relief work is offered on an as and when basis to cover sickness absence, study leave, and other staffing needs. We cannot guarantee regular or ongoing work, as the demand for relief staffing may vary over time.

Why Ark?

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

• Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work
• 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 Practitioner or new to Social Care.This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.

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.