Kelso Support Worker - 450872

Ark People Housing Care; Kelso; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Kelso seeks a Support Worker to assist individuals with varying needs. The role includes providing care, maintaining records, and facilitating activities while building meaningful relationships. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. The position offers a part-time or full-time contract and potential for career advancement.

Benefits

Employee Discounts Portal

SVQ2 funding

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Enhanced Overtime

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Benefits from SVQ2 qualification during employment.
• Basic understanding of care work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals in a team environment.
• Maintain positive relationships with supported individuals.
• Accurately record information using technology.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Record keeping

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Kelso Support Worker

Earn up to £24,307.67 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.

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• 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.


• View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

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.

To apply complete Arks online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us .

CVs will not be considered.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person.

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