Support Worker - Buckie - 20 hours

ARK Housing Association; Buckie; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Buckie is looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to help individuals live independently. This part-time position requires providing personal care and support for varied activities. No prior experience is necessary as full training is provided, and qualifications in Health & Social Care will be funded. Enjoy flexible working hours and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full training provided

Employee discounts

Career progression opportunities

Up to 36 days paid holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fully funded PVG and SSSC registration

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for supporting people to live their best lives.
• Ability to communicate and work well with supported individuals.
• Responsibility in supporting individuals during activities.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support vulnerable people.
• Maintain accurate records using the management system.
• Provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.

Job description

Overview

Buckie Support Workers

20 hours Part Time - Evenings & Weekends

£13,139.28 pro rata of £24,307.67 per year

Ark Buckie provides support to 14 supported people to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Support ranges from 16 hours a week to 24 hour support – due to the nature of support we provide shift patterns are variable to meet the needs of the individual. We support a wide range of ages from 18 – 70+. Support varies based on the individuals needs and wishes – this could be personal care, medication and finances, meal preparation, support to appointments, household tasks or accessing the community.

Our supported people enjoy a wide variety of activities such as going out for lunch, bowling, trampolining, swimming, darts, football, snooker, spending time with their families and going on holidays. An increasing number of our supported people have mobility cars which widens opportunity for activities in the community. We always try to make goals happen for people; this could be exploring courses to support people with employability or trying a new activity. Our supported people love to be part of the community and have been organising regular events such as discos and BBQs where they can invite their friends and family and everyone can get together.

Please note that this role includes Sleepover shifts, 7am shift starts and 10pm shift finish times.

As this service supports people with complex needs all our Support Worker roles do involve personal care and giving medication in line with the Support Plan.

*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service between 11pm - 7am and then working again the next day. Sleepover shifts are typically 3pm - 3pm or 7am - 7am. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £96.00 per sleepover.

As this service supports people with complex needs all our Support Worker roles do involve personal care and giving medication in line with the Support Plan.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

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.

View our job outline, find out what your working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Benefits

• No Previous Experience Required — Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work — Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in-house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts — Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Career Progression — Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program — EAP with counselling sessions, weekly webinars and EAP Website & App access.
• Contracted hours to suit you — Full-time, Part-time and Relief roles across Scotland.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme — up to 5 additional days per year.
• Enhanced Overtime — Hours over full-time contractual hours are paid at an enhanced rate.

In return for your contribution

• 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 Worker or new to Social Care.

How to apply

To apply complete Ark's 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.