Support Worker Glenrothes

Ark People Housing Care; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading charity supporting vulnerable individuals in Glenrothes. As a Support Worker, you will provide essential care, ensure individuals can live fulfilling lives, and receive full training. If you're eager to make a difference and build a career in Social Care, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Career Progression Opportunities

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fully Funded PVG

Enhanced Overtime Pay

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Enthusiasm for supporting people.
• Willingness to learn and complete training.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records using a management system.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Rate: £12.21 per hour - 25/26 pay award pending

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Glenrothes Support Worker

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year - 25/26 Pay Award Pending

Glenrothes supports 16 people. 7 of our supported people are in the same block of flats with the rest out in the community. We support people from 17 all the way through to older adults.

There are good bus transport links to the rest of Fife and the nearest train station is nearby at Markinch.

There is a great team of motivated, pro-active Support Workers in Glenrothes that will give you a great support network.

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.

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

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.