Kelso Support Worker

Ark People Housing Care; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in the United Kingdom is looking for Kelso Support Workers to provide essential care and support to individuals with varying needs. This role offers both part-time and full-time contracts. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided, alongside opportunities for career progression. The position comes with a range of benefits including paid holidays, employee discounts, and fully funded qualifications. Apply now to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Fully funded training

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced Overtime

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supported individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people as part of a team.
• Maintain accurate records using the information management system.
• Encourage independence and community participation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Record Keeping

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Kelso Support Worker

Earn up to £24,.67 per year pro rata

1x Part Time 30 hour permanent contract available

1 x Full time 37 hours contract - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Kelso service provides support to 10 unique individuals with varying needs and abilities. They receive different levels of support with hours to suit personal requirements enabling them to maintain their tenancies and to live enjoyable lives. Our team encourage people to maximise their independence, participating in activities of their choice and to have meaningful relationships in the wider community.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 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.
• Pay – 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.

Apply

To apply complete Arks online application form at .

CVs will not be considered.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person.

Scottish Charity No. SCO

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.