Peebles Support Worker

Ark Housing Association Ltd; Peebles; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Support Workers in Peebles. This role involves promoting independence and providing support to vulnerable people through engaging activities. Ark Housing Association offers comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits, making it ideal for both experienced and new entrants to social care.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Fully funded SVQ2 training

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Enhanced Overtime rates

Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

4% Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Enthusiastic about supporting people.
• Previous experience in social care roles is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supporting vulnerable people in various activities.
• Communicating effectively with clients.
• Maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

£18,770.40 pro rata of£23,150.16 per year -25/26 Pay Award Pending

The Peebles 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 Peebles 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. This includes days out to Edinburgh, Galashiels or where ever the supported person wishes to go. Bowling, cinema trips, safari park meals out, swimming, shopping.

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

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.

Find out what you working week could look likehere .

Hear from our current Support Workershere .

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 & 1 st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
• Blue Light Card

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 click the link below.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

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.