Full, Part Time & Waking Nights Support Workers
£23,150.16 pro rata per year
Full time posts are 37 – 40 hours per week.
Part time posts are 30 hours per week.
Waking Nights posts are an average of 35 hours per week.
Ark Buckie provides support to 19 supported people to live independently in their own homes. Support ranges from 16 hours a week to 24-hour support. Due to the nature of support we provide, shift patterns are variable to meet the needs of the individual. We support a wide range of ages from 18 – 70+. Support varies based on the individuals' needs and wishes, which could include personal care, medication management, finances, meal preparation, support to appointments, household tasks, or accessing the community.
Our supported people enjoy a wide variety of activities such as going out for lunch, bowling, trampolining, swimming, darts, football, snooker, spending time with their families, and going on holidays. An increasing number of our supported people have mobility cars, which widens opportunities for community activities. We always strive to make goals happen for people, whether that involves exploring courses for employability or trying a new activity. Our supported people love being part of the community and have organized regular events such as discos and BBQs where they can invite friends and family to gather.
Please note that this role includes sleepover shifts, 7 am shift starts, and 10 pm shift finish times.
As this service supports people with complex needs, all our Support Worker roles involve personal care and administering medication in line with the Support Plan.
*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service between 11 pm - 7 am, and then working again the next day. Sleepover shifts are typically 3 pm - 3 pm or 10 am - 10 am. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and is paid as an additional payment of £96.00 per sleepover.
**On waking nights, you will work 3 nights on and 3 nights off. One week you will work 40 hours Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday. The other week you will work 30 hours Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night.
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 for 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?
* 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 favorite brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and holidays.
* Career Progression: Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
* Employee Assistance Program: Ark's EAP gives all employees access to counseling sessions, support 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 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.
Our employees have 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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