Support Worker - Dunfermline

ARK Housing Association; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Dunfermline is seeking Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Full and part-time positions are available, offering training and career development. You will help support people in a variety of activities, promoting independence and well-being. Flexible shifts are available, with competitive benefits including paid holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Fully funded training

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

4% Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supported individuals.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people with daily activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with individuals.
• Provide encouragement and positive feedback.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Support Worker - Dunfermline

Full time 37 hours per week

Part Time 25 hours per week

Earn up to £23,555.29 per year pro rataa

The Ark service in Dunfermline supports 12 people with learning disabilities and autism. The support we offer differs from person to person which means being a support worker offers lots of variety. Some people are supported to live independently in their own homes while others stay with their families. Everyone is supported to say what they want their support to be like and what they’d like to achieve. This can vary from support to cook meals, go swimming, take medication, do arts and crafts, go to visit their friends or go on holiday.

Shifts are varied and can be from 3 – 16 hours over 7 days a week. Dunfermline has great public transport links so being able to drive is not essential to work with us.
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 be payed 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.

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 .

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.