Support Worker - Edinburgh Clermiston

Ark People Housing Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark People Housing Care is actively seeking female Support Workers for full-time roles in Edinburgh. The position entails supporting individuals with diverse needs, from autism to physical disabilities, in a caring and enthusiastic environment. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent starting point for those new to Adult Social Care. Employees benefit from competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Employee Discounts Portal

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

4% Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full training provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supported individuals.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people with a wide range of needs.
• Maintain accurate records using Ark's Information Management system.
• Provide individual care and encouragement.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Earn up to £23,555.29 - 25/26 Pay Award Pending

Full time 37 hour posts available - Female Only**

Ark is recruiting Full time support Workers at our Hoseasons service which is located in the Clermiston area of Edinburgh.

Hoseasons service supports 5 people in Clermiston. All our supported people live within the same street as our office meaning that there is always support from other team members nearby. We support people with a wide range of support needs including autism and physical disabilities. 3 of our supported people require 24 hour support with 2 requiring 2 to 1 care. The other 2 supported people require drop in support throughout the day including housing, social and medication support.

Please note that this role includes Sleepover* shifts.

*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 24 hours in length e.g. 10am - 10am or 3pm - 3pm. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £96.00 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.

Find out what you working week could look like here .

Hear from our current Support Workers here .

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.
• 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.

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

To apply, click the link below.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

**The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.

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.