Relief Support Practitioner - Kelso

Arkha; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,199 - 25,910; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Formation complète fournie

Pension contributive de 4%

Jours de congé payés jusqu'à 36 jours par an

Programme d'assistance pour les employés

Remises pour les employés

Option d'acheter ou de vendre des congés annuels

Job summary

Arkha est à la recherche d'un Support Worker à Kelso pour aider des individus avec divers besoins. Ce rôle offre une formation complète, un financement pour obtenir des SVQ2 en Santé et Soins Sociaux et des opportunités d'évolution de carrière. Rejoignez une équipe dynamique qui valorise la contribution de ses employés pour faire une différence positive dans la vie de ceux qu'ils soutiennent.

Qualifications

• Enthousiasme à soutenir les autres.
• Pas d'expérience précédente requise.
• Bonne capacité à établir des relations.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les utilisateurs de services vulnérables.
• Maintenir des relations appropriées avec les individus.
• Mener des tâches selon les politiques organisationnelles.

Skills

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Soutien aux individus

Education

SVQ2 en Santé et Soins Sociaux (soutenu)

Job description

Location: Kelso Salary: £23,555.29 per year pro rata-25/26 Pay Award Pending Part time

Kelso Support Worker

£23,555.29 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending

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!

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.
• 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

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.

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

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.

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