Relief Support Worker - Forth Valley

ARK Housing Association; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Grangemouth is looking for Relief Support Workers to support individuals with various disabilities and needs. The role offers flexibility in shift selection and comes with full training. Candidates will work with vulnerable individuals and join an effective team. The position is perfect for those starting their career in Adult Social Care, with various employee benefits including an employee assistance program and discounts.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts Portal

Fully funded PVG

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Flexibility to fit shifts around personal life.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals as part of an effective team.
• Maintain communication and appropriate relationships with supported people.
• Provide positive feedback and encouragement throughout activities.

Job description

Relief Support Workers

£12.60 per hour

Overview

Forth Valley service supports people in Grangemouth and Alloa. Grangemouth Care Home has been established since 1990 and provides long‑term care to people with learning disabilities. The service is an 8‑bedded facility over two floors and located in a rural community.

Grangemouth Outreach Service supports 11 people. We support people in their individual homes. Support needs within the service range from 24‑hour a day support with those who require support with personal care to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social activities.

Alloa HMO supports 8 people who live together in an HMO (House of multiple occupants). They have their own rooms but share other facilities such as kitchen and bathrooms.

Alloa Outreach supports people in their own homes around the Clackmannanshire area. The supported people have a range of disabilities and ages.

Why Ark?

• 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.

• Flexibility to fit shifts round your life. With our relief roles you only pick up the shifts that suit you.

• 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.

• Employee Discounts. Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.

Duties

• 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.

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.

In Return for Your Valuable Contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work.
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark.

Application

To apply, complete Ark 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.

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.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.