Edinburgh Support Worker
Earn up to £23,150.16
Ark is recruiting Full-time & Part-time Support Workers at our 6 services across Edinburgh.
Located throughout the city, our services support people with a variety of support needs, from a couple of hours a week social support to 24 hours a day care.
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 are not limited to:
1. Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
2. Communicating and working well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
3. Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
View our job outline, find out what your working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Ark's website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.
Why Ark?
1. No Previous Experience Required: Ark provides full training, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
2. 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.
3. Employee Discounts: Access to an Employee Discounts Portal with thousands of discounts on your favorite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership, and Holidays.
4. Career Progression: Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
5. Employee Assistance Program: Ark's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions, with additional support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
6. 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:
1. Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.
2. 4% Contributory pension scheme.
3. Cycle to Work Scheme.
4. 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 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.
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.
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