Forres Support Worker

Ark People Housing Care; Forres; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Forres is looking for Support Workers to help individuals live healthy and independent lives. This role involves teamwork, communication, and a caring disposition. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided. Enjoy opportunities for career development and various benefits.

Benefits

Full training provided

Funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Employee discounts

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible contracted hours

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Enhanced overtime rate

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about supporting individuals to live their best lives.
• No previous experience required, training provided.
• Willingness to invest in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people in their daily activities.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with supported individuals.
• Maintain accurate records using a tablet.

Skills

Caring disposition

Communication

Teamwork

Education

None required

Job description

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

Ark Forres provides support to 15 people enabling them to live independent healthy lives in their own home and in the community. Every day is unique and by the end of your working day your left feeling fulfilled. We have a supportive staff team and a positive work place culture.

At Ark Forres we want new people to be a part of our growing team and in turn you should have a caring disposition and want to invest in your own professional development. If you want to be part of an innovative team of staff, expand your career in care or are just starting your journey then please apply.

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.

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

View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

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

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.

To apply click the link below.

CVs will not be considered.

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.