Support Worker - Blairgowrie

apartmentARK Housing Association placeBlairgowrie calendar_month 

Support Worker - Blairgowrie

Full Time 37 hour per week

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata

The Blairgowrie Service supports Adults to live a life which is supported and where people continue to have the level of independence they feel happy with in their lives. One day you could be out supporting to Tesco and supporting with cooking and cleaning in the home.

The next you could be going for a nice walk by the Ericht, supporting someone to the cinema or on a holiday.

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 provides 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 paid at 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 complete Arks online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us .

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.

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