Relief Support Worker - Young People Transitioning Service - 450902

Ark People Housing Care; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care organization in Scotland is seeking a Relief Support Worker to support young individuals transitioning into adulthood. The role involves working with a team to provide social, emotional, and practical support while maintaining records. Full training will be provided, making it ideal for beginners in social care. Flexibility to choose shifts is a key benefit of this position.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts Portal

Statutory annual leave

Fully funded PVG

First-year SSSC registration

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full training provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships.
• Flexibility to pick up shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people through transition into adulthood.
• Update and maintain accurate records using the information management system.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide individual care.

Skills

Care Worker

Social Worker

Home Carer

Case Worker

Care Assistant

Autism Support Worker

Personal Care Assistant

Social Care Worker

Job description

Relief Support Worker

Young People Transitioning Service - Perth & Blairgowrie

£12.60 per hour

We are looking for individuals who have a passion to support young people through their transition into adulthood. This could include college support, being in their first tenancy, enhancing life skills and supporting group activities. You will provide social, emotional and practical support to meet young people's agreed outcomes.

Please note that we have vacancies in both Perth & Blairgowrie.

To apply, complete Ark’s online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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.

Why Ark?

No Previous Experience Required – Ark provides full training, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in adult social care.

Flexibility to fit shifts around your life – choose shifts that suit you.

Employee Benefits

Employee Assistance Program – access to counselling sessions, webinars and the EAP Website & App.

Employee Discounts Portal – thousands of discounts on your favourite brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym membership and holidays.

Additional Perks

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

Fully funded PVG & first‑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 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.

CVs will not be considered.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

Qualifications

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