Galashiels Support Worker

Arkha; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,876 - 26,738; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Contracted hours to suit you

Enhanced Overtime

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Job summary

A local community support provider in Galashiels is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals in their daily activities and promote their independence. The role requires no previous experience, as full training will be provided. Successful candidates will benefit from flexible working hours, a contributory pension, and career progression opportunities. If you're enthusiastic about making a positive difference, this opportunity may be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated to support individuals in daily activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records using a management system.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable service users as part of a team.
• Maintain appropriate relationships while providing individual care.
• Encourage and give positive feedback during activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive feedback

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Galashiels Salary: Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata Part time

Galashiels Support Worker

Full time 37 hours per week

Part Time 16 hours per week

Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata

The Galashiels service provides support to individuals within Galashiels and the surrounding towns with activities such as Horse riding, golf, bowling and Tennis this enables our supported people to live full lives and be involved in the different local communities around the Borders. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and promote independence and life skills to our supported people. We are actively involved in activities and groups and are always looking to achieve new outcomes, this would support a wide range of people with their day to day living. Join our team and help us continue to deliver a high standard of care which allows people to live their lives to the fullest potential.

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

Your main duties will be but not limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
• Communicate and work well with individuals 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.

Find out what your working week could look likehere .

Hear from our current Support Workershere .

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
• 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 Worker or new to Social Care.

To apply, click the link below.

CV’s will not be accepted.

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.