Hawick Support Worker

Arkha; Hawick; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking enthusiastic Support Workers in Hawick. The role involves promoting independence and life skills among service users in a part-time capacity, with extensive training and opportunities for career progression. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality support to individuals in their community.

Benefits

Full training provided

SVQ2 qualification funding

Employee Discounts Portal

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible contracted hours

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Enhanced Overtime rates

Up to 36 days paid holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Interest in supporting individuals in a care setting.
• Ability to maintain appropriate relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable service users in day-to-day activities.
• Maintain accurate records using the management system.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Record Keeping

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Location: Hawick Salary: Earn up to £23,555.29 per year pro rata Part time

Part time (30/35 hour) contracts available

Earn up to £23,555.29 per year pro rata

The Hawick service provides support to individuals within the town which enables them to live full lives and be involved in the local community. 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 in Hawick and 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 you working week could look likehere .

Hear from our current Support Workershere .

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

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

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.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

CV’s will not be accepted.

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.