Support Workers - Grangemouth Care Home

ARK Housing Association; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Grangemouth is seeking Support Workers to provide individual care for vulnerable individuals. Full and part-time positions are available, with no prior experience required as full training will be provided. Employees enjoy significant holiday entitlement and career progression opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Fully funded PVG & SSSC registration

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career Progression

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Capable of maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals in daily activities.
• Communicate and establish relationships with clients.
• Provide positive feedback and encouragement.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Record Keeping

Job description

Overview

Support Workers - Grangemouth Care Home

Full time & Part time posts available

Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata

The service has been established since 1990 and we provide long term care to people with learning disabilities. The service is an 8 bedded facility over two floors and located in a rural community.

We provide a high level of support and encourage and support people to develop and maintain their individual skills. We also support and encourage people to access their community in order to support them to widen their social networks as well as promoting their skills in and around their home.

We have an experienced and established team who are trained to support people\'s changing health needs as they get older.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 .

CVs will not be considered.

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.