Relief Support Worker Grangemouth Care Home

Ark People Housing Care; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities in a rural community. As a Relief Support Worker, you'll enjoy the flexibility to choose your shifts while making a positive impact on the lives of those you support. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in adult social care, with no prior experience necessary, as full training is provided. You'll work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages personal growth. If you are passionate about helping others live their best lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Shifts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Fully funded PVG

1st year SSSC registration paid

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people as part of an effective team.
• Provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Encourage individuals during activities with positive feedback.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Encouragement

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Grangemouth Care Home

Relief Support Worker

£12.00 per hour

The service 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.

We provide a high level of support and encourage individuals to develop and maintain their skills. We also support and encourage people to access their community to widen their social networks and promote their skills in and around their home.

We have an experienced and established team trained to support people's changing health needs as they get older.

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 are not limited to:

1. Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
2. Communicating and working well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
3. Being responsible for supporting individuals throughout 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.

View our job outline, find out what your working week could look like, and hear from our current Support Workers on Ark's 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 counseling sessions, with additional support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
4. Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with thousands of discounts on your favorite brands, including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships, 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 people's 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.

Previous experience in 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.