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1x 30 hour contract available - Female Only**
The Galashiels service provides support to individuals within Galashiels and the surrounding towns with activities such as horse riding, golf, bowling, and tennis. This enables our supported people to live full lives and be involved in the different local communities around the Borders. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and promote independence and life skills to our supported people. We are actively involved in activities and groups and are always looking to achieve new outcomes, supporting a wide range of people with their day-to-day living. Join our team and help us continue to deliver a high standard of care which allows people to live their lives to the fullest potential.
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:
* Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
* Communicating and working well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
* Being responsible for 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 thousands of discounts on your favourite 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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions, with 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 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, have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff, and 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.
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 therefore restricted to female candidates only.
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