Relief Support Worker - Edinburgh

Ark People Housing Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Relief Support Workers. This role offers the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle while providing essential support to vulnerable individuals. With no previous experience required and full training provided, it's an excellent opportunity to start your career in Adult Social Care. The organization values its employees, offering a supportive environment and various perks, including an Employee Assistance Program and discounts on popular brands. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Fully funded PVG

1st year SSSC registration paid

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Record Keeping

Education

No previous experience required

Tools

Information Management System

Tablet

Job description

Located throughout the city, our services support people with a variety of support needs, from a couple of hours a week social support to 24 hour a day care.

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:

1. Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
2. Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
3. Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
4. Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

What is a Relief Support Worker?

As a Relief Support Worker, you will carry out all the same duties while on shift as our Support Workers. As you do not have contracted hours, it gives you the flexibility to only pick up shifts when it suits you.

*Please note: Relief work is on an as and when basis to cover for sickness absence, study leave, and other staff contingencies. We cannot guarantee you regular or continued use as the need for relief staffing changes from time to time.

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

Why Ark?

1. No Previous Experience Required: Ark provides full training, so no previous experience is required, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
2. Flexibility to fit shifts around your life: With our relief roles, you only pick up the shifts that suit you.
3. Employee Assistance Program: Ark's Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
4. Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership, and Holidays.

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

1. Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work.
2. 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.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

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.

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