Glenrothes Support Worker

Ark People Housing Care; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading social care provider as a Support Worker in Glenrothes, where you will support individuals in living their best lives. With ongoing training and career progression opportunities, you’ll play a vital role in aiding vulnerable service users while building a rewarding career in social care. Ark People Housing Care values employees who make a positive impact in their supported persons’ lives and offers flexible roles with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Up to 36 days paid holiday per year

4% contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts on various brands

Career progression opportunities

Fully funded PVG & SSSC registration

Employee assistance program and counselling

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to support vulnerable service users.
• Desire to achieve qualifications while working.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable service users in their daily lives.
• Work as part of an effective team.
• Provide individual care and maintain relationships.
• Encourage and give positive feedback.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Responsibility

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Glenrothes supports 16 people. 7 of our supported people are in the same block of flats with the rest out in the community. We support people from 17 all the way through to older adults.

There are good bus transport links to the rest of Fife and the nearest train station is nearby at Markinch.

There is a great team of motivated, pro-active Support Workers in Glenrothes that will give you a great support network.

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.
• Carry out tasks in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

View the full job outline here:

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.

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
• Blue Light Card
• 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.

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.