Hawick Relief Support Worker

Ark People Housing Care; Hawick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Housing, Care, and Support is seeking enthusiastic support workers in Hawick. You will assist adults with learning disabilities, promoting independence and community integration. The role includes comprehensive training, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive work environment aligned with core values of Trust, Respect, and Integrity.

Benefits

Full training programme

Pension contribution of 8%

Career progression opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Paid initial SSSC registration

PVG scheme covered

Discounts at retailers and travel providers

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who bring positivity.
• Committed to making a difference in supported people's lives.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities in their homes.
• Assist individuals to maintain tenancies and engage in community activities.
• Provide emotional and social support as necessary.

Skills

Practical support

Emotional support

Social support

Communication

Job description

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Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of support workers in Hawick. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work with adults with learning disabilities, you'd be working with people who have a wide range of needs, supporting people in their own homes to live full lives. You'd be required to support them maintain their tenancies, attend activities and be part of the local community, as well as many other things. If you think you could bring positivity and knowledge to our team, please get in touch.

Ark is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who are committed to making a difference in our supported people’s lives. Your role will be to provide practical, emotional and social support. Ark offers a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job. First and foremost you will align with Ark’s values – Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity.

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.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.
• Total pension contribution of 8%. Ark contribute 4% and the employee contribute 4%
• Opportunities for career progression
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• We pay for you initial SSSC registration
• We pay for you to join the PVG scheme
• Discounts in a wide range of well known retailers and travel providers

This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff

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