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Forres Support Worker - 433714

Ark People Housing Care

Forres

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 24,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A community support organization in Forres is seeking Support Workers to assist vulnerable individuals in daily living. This part-time role offers training, career progression, and a supportive workplace culture. No experience is necessary. Join a fulfilling career in Adult Social Care and make a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Full training provided
Employee discounts
Career progression opportunities
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Enhanced overtime rate

Qualifications

  • Enthusiasm for supporting vulnerable people.
  • No previous experience required; training provided.
  • Willingness to work in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Support vulnerable individuals in their daily activities.
  • Maintain accurate records using a tablet.
  • Communicate effectively to foster positive relationships.

Skills

Caring disposition
Communication skills
Teamwork
Record-keeping

Job description

Forres Support Workers

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

Part Time 30 Hour Contract available!

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.

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