Support Worker Buckie - 30 hours - 450881

Ark People Housing Care; Buckie; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is seeking Buckie Support Workers to assist supported individuals to live independently. The role is part-time at 30 hours per week, offering training with no experience required. Responsibilities include personal care and maintaining records, with sleepover shifts included. The position offers benefits like funded training, employee discounts, and career progression opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, apply now!

Benefits

Paid holidays up to 36 days per year

Employee Discounts Portal

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fully funded PVG & SSSC registration

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic about supporting people with complex needs.
• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to work variable shifts including sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people in their daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records using a management system.
• Collaborate with team members for effective support.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Record-keeping

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Buckie Support Workers

Part Time 30 hours

£19,708.92 pro rata of £24,307.67 per year

Ark Buckie provide support to 14 supported people to live as independently 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 shift are typically 7am - 7am or 3pm - 3pm. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.

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 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.

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

Why Ark?

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

Employee 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

Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.

Contracted hours to suit you

We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

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.

Enhanced Overtime

Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to an enhanced rate.

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

• 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.

Previous experience

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

To apply complete Arks 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.

All interviews are conducted in person.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

Advantage - previous experience (not essential)

• Care Worker
• Social worker
• Home Carer
• Case Worker
• Care Assistant
• Autism Support Worker
• Personal Care Assistant
• Social Care Worker