Midlothian Support Workers
Location: Loanhead & Dalkeith
Salary: Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata
Contract: 2 x Full time & 1 x Part time contract available - Female Only**
Service Overview: Midlothian service operates in both Loanhead and Dalkeith.
In Loanhead, we support 6 people in 5 flats within the same block. Our supported people have a wide range of support needs including Dysphasia.
Dalkeith supports 5 people within the same complex all in their own flats. Shifts are approximately 8 or 9 hours (e.g. 9-5, 9-6 or 12-8).
Transport Links: There are good transport links to Loanhead including Lothian's bus numbers 37 & 47 and Borders bus X62. In Dalkeith, there are good bus transport links from Edinburgh on Lothian bus numbers 3 & 33 and East Coast Bus 140.
'We have a great group of supported people across Loanhead & Dalkeith. Loanhead has a great community feel, there is a courtyard area where they will sit out in the summer and have parties.' - 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 include but not be limited to:
* Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
* Communicating and working well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
* Being responsible for supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
* Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Ark's Information Management system.
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 thousands of discounts on your favourite brands.
* Career Progression: Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
* Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselling sessions and support through weekly webinars.
* Contracted Hours to Suit You: We have Full-time, Part-time, and Relief Support Worker roles available.
* Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme: Employees can 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 over full-time contractual hours will be eligible for 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
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
To apply, please complete Ark's online application form.
**The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications are therefore restricted to female candidates only.
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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