Support Practitioner - Forres - 491830

Ark People Housing Care; Forres; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave Buy & Sell

36 days holiday pro rata

4% Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

PVG & SSSC registration covered

Job summary

Ark Forres provides support to 15 people to help them live independent, healthy lives in their own homes and community. This role involves personal care and a proactive, compassionate approach to help service users maintain dignity and choice.

Salary starts at the Real Living Wage and rises after probation to a higher rate; Ark offers annual leave options, a pension, cycling to work, and training to support staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is an advantage but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Willingness to perform personal care as part of duties.
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships with supported people.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to support vulnerable people in their day-to-day lives.
• Interact with supported individuals to provide compassionate, person-centred care.
• Support activities and give positive feedback and encouragement to service users.
• Update records using Ark's Information Management tablet system.

Job description

Earn up to £27,960.08 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 (£27,350.04 pro rata).

After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£27,960.08 pro rata).

We recognise the responsibility of this role, and have chosen to build in a clear and guaranteed pay progression - reflecting the commitment, skill and consistency it takes to do this job well.

It's one of the ways we aim to support a more sustainable and valued social care workforce.

Ark Forres provides support to 15 people enabling them to live independent healthy lives in their own home and in the community. Every day is unique and by the end of your working day your left feeling fulfilled. We have a supportive staff team and a positive work place culture.

All Arks Support Practitioner roles may involve personal care.

Why Ark?

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

• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
  Employees have the option to 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

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• 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 Practitioner or new to Social Care.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person.

Supporting Documents:

Job Outline

Onboarding - What you need to know

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.

Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• 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.