Support Practitioner - East Lothian (Haddington)

Ark Housing Association Ltd; United Kingdom; Presencial; GBP 25.947 - 26.526; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

4% contributory pension scheme

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Cycling to Work Scheme

Fully funded PVG & SSSC registration

Resumo da vaga

Ark Housing Association Ltd is seeking Female Support Practitioners in Haddington. The role involves supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily activities, requiring effective communication and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in care roles, though training will be provided. Benefits include up to 36 paid holidays annually, a contributory pension scheme, and a cycling to work scheme. Compliance with the Equality Act 2010 restricts applications to female candidates only.

Qualificações

• Prior experience in care roles preferred but not essential; full training provided.

Responsabilidades

• Support vulnerable individuals with daily activities and care.
• Communicate effectively with supported individuals.
• Maintain accurate records using Ark's Information Management system.

Conhecimentos

Experience as a Care Worker

Communication skills

Teamwork

Descrição da vaga

Location: Haddington Salary: Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata Full time

East Lothian Support Practitioners – Haddington – Female Only

Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata

A pay approach that recognises your value - from day one and beyond.

At Ark, all Support Practitioners are paid at least the Real Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 pro rata). After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£26,526.23 pro rata).

Service setting

The East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh. The role involves supporting 8 people, including 2 Houses of Multiple Occupancy with 3 people each and 2 people in their own flats. This includes 24‑hour support with sleepover and longer shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work 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.
• Be responsible in supporting individuals throughout activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet on Ark's Information Management system.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Care Worker, Social Worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant or Social Care Worker (advantage but not essential; full training will be provided).

Benefits

• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme – Employees can sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part‑time staff) per year.
• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.
• 4% contributory pension scheme.
• Cycling to Work Scheme.
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark.

This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.

Applications are restricted to female candidates only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1).