Support Worker Linlithgow - 450895

Ark People Housing Care; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for Support Workers in Linlithgow. Roles are available full-time and part-time, focusing on supporting vulnerable individuals in a community setting. Candidates will receive full training, and a valid UK Driver's License is required for some positions. Competitive salary up to £24,307.67 annually with various benefits including holiday pay, pension scheme, and employee discounts. Applications are restricted to female candidates only.

Benefits

Up to 36 days paid holiday per year

4% contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fully funded PVG & SSSC registration

Qualifications

• Role requires compassion and support skills for vulnerable individuals.
• Full training provided by Ark.
• Valid UK Driver's license needed for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to support vulnerable people effectively.
• Maintain accurate records using a tablet.
• Communicate well with supported individuals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Support for vulnerable people

Education

No previous experience required

Job description

Linlithgow Support Workers

Various Full time 37 hours & Part time 30 hours Contracts available - Female Only**

Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata

Linlithgow Service supports 9 people. There is 3 people in a House of Multiple Occupancy and 6 in their own individual homes. All the houses are situated round one courtyard which means there is a real community feel amongst both the Supported People and the Support Workers. Support needs within the service range from 24 hour a day support (including using the hoist and personal care) to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social.

Our support workers support our people using a person centred approach to live their lives to their full potential and to feel included in the community.

We offer a personalised service to meet the individual's needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, health & social support.

There is a bus stop outside with buses going into Edinburgh, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo'ness and the surrounding villages. The train station is a 4 minute walk from the service and we also have car parking available on site.

Shifts will be on a rota basis. There will be a variety of day, evening, and sleepover shifts*.

*A sleepover shift consists of working an afternoon/evening shift starting at 3pm, a rest period (11pm - 7am) sleeping over in the service and then working a shift in the morning finishing at 3pm. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.

Please note that 2 of the positions available you will require a Full UK Drivers license.

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 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

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

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