Location: Musselburgh
Salary: Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata
Full time
Support Workers
1 x Part Time & 1 x Full Time post available - Female Only
East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh.
Musselburgh supports 6 people in one block of flats. There are sleepover shifts, early shifts starting from 8am, and late shifts that can finish up to 9pm. There are great bus links with Edinburgh to our Musselburgh Service.
'We have a lovely team of Support Workers in East Lothian who are really supportive. Our supported people love getting outside whether that be sitting on a bench for a chat or getting involved with gardening.' - Chrissy, Care & Support Manager East & Mid Lothian
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will be but not limited to:
* Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
* Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
* Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
Why Ark?
* No Previous Experience Required: Ark provides full training, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
* Get a qualification while you work: Ark fully funds your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care, which you complete with the support of our in-house SVQ team.
* Employee Discounts: Access to an 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: Ark's Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions and 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.
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
* Blue Light Card
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 people's 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, click the link below.
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694
Previous experience in 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 are restricted to female candidates only.
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