Blairgowrie Support Worker

Ark People Housing Care; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in supporting adults to live independently and happily. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in people's lives through personalized care and support. With various full-time and part-time positions available, Ark People Housing Care provides comprehensive training for newcomers to the field, making it an ideal starting point for a career in Adult Social Care. Employees enjoy numerous benefits, including generous holiday allowances, employee discounts, and a supportive work environment where every contribution counts.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Enhanced Overtime

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fully funded PVG & SSSC registration

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for supporting individuals in their daily lives.
• Ability to build relationships with supported individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records using a tablet.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Record Keeping

Education

No Formal Education Required

Tools

Arks Information Management System

Job description

Various full-time & part-time positions available!

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending

The Blairgowrie Service supports Adults to live supported lives with independence and happiness. Your duties may include supporting clients with shopping at Tesco, cooking, cleaning, going for walks by the Ericht, visiting the cinema, or going on holiday.

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

Your main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Working with colleagues to support vulnerable people effectively and efficiently.
2. Communicating and working well with supported individuals to provide personalized care and build appropriate relationships.
3. Supporting individuals in activities, providing positive feedback and encouragement.
4. Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on the Arks Information Management system.

Why choose Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required: Ark provides full training, making this role ideal for starting a career in Adult Social Care.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselling, weekly webinars, and support through the EAP website & app.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on brands, supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and holidays.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme: Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
• Enhanced Overtime: Overtime hours are paid at an enhanced rate.

In return, Ark offers:

• 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

Our employees value our supportive management, our shared values, and the opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives, helping them achieve their dreams.

We welcome applications from both experienced Support Workers and newcomers to Social Care. Previous experience in roles such as Care Worker, Social Worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, or Social Care Worker is advantageous but not essential, as full training is provided.

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