Support Workers - Grangemouth Care Home

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Grangemouth is looking for Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities in a communal setting. Responsibilities include providing care and encouragement throughout activities and maintaining accurate records. Full training will be provided, and candidates can enjoy flexible working hours. Competitive benefits include a fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care, generous paid holidays, and a comprehensive employee assistance program.

Benefits

Employee Discounts portal

Career progression opportunities

Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme

4% contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to communicate and work well with supported individuals.
• Responsible in supporting individuals throughout activities.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable people as part of a team.
• Provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Update records accurately using the manager system.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Record keeping

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Workers – Grangemouth Care Home

Full-time & Part-time posts available. Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata.

About the Service

The service has been established since 1990. We provide long-term care to people with learning disabilities. The service is an 8-bed facility over two floors located in a rural community. We provide a high level of support and encourage people to develop and maintain their individual skills. We also support people to access their community to widen their social networks.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Be responsible in supporting individuals throughout activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Benefits

• No previous experience required – full training provided.
• Fully fund SVQ2 in Health & Social Care (complete with in-house SVQ team).
• Employee Discounts portal with thousands of discounts.
• Career progression: over 75% of all managers within Care & Support promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program – counselling sessions, webinars, app.
• Contracted hours to suit you – full-time, part-time, relief.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme – sell or buy up to 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.
• Enhanced overtime – hours over full-time contract eligible for enhanced rate.
• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.
• 4% contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Fully funded PVG & first year SSSC registration paid by Ark.

Previous Experience Advantage

• Care Worker
• Social worker
• Home Carer
• Case Worker
• Care Assistant
• Autism Support Worker
• Personal Care Assistant
• Social Care Worker

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