Location: Clemiston, Edinburgh
Salary: Earn up to £23,555.29 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending
Full-time
Edinburgh Clermiston Support Workers
Earn up to £23,555.29 - 25/26 Pay Award Pending
Full-time 37-hour posts available - Female Only**
Ark is recruiting full-time Support Workers at our Hoseasons service located in the Clermiston area of Edinburgh.
The Hoseasons service supports 5 people in Clermiston. All supported individuals live within the same street as our office, ensuring nearby support from team members. We support people with a range of needs including autism and physical disabilities. Three individuals require 24-hour support, with two needing 2:1 care. The remaining two receive drop-in support during the day, including housing, social, and medication support.
Please note that this role includes sleepover shifts.*
*A sleepover shift involves working during the day, sleeping over in the service between 11pm - 7am, and then working again the following day. These shifts are typically 24 hours (e.g., 10am - 10am or 3pm - 3pm). Sleepover periods are additional to contracted hours and are paid an extra £96.00 per sleepover.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, apply now to join our team!
Main duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Working with colleagues to support vulnerable people effectively.
2. Communicating and working well with supported individuals to provide personalized care and build appropriate relationships.
3. Supporting individuals in activities, providing positive feedback and encouragement.
4. Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Ark's Information Management system.
Find out what your working week could look like here.
Hear from our current Support Workers here.
Why Ark?
* No Previous Experience Required
Ark provides full training, making this role ideal for starting your career in Adult Social Care.
* Get a qualification while you work
Ark fully funds your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care, supported by our in-house SVQ team.
* Employee Discounts
Access discounts on brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gyms, and holidays.
* Career Progression
Over 75% of managers have been promoted internally.
* Employee Assistance Program
Includes counselling, webinars, and support resources.
* Contracted hours to suit you
Full-time, part-time, and relief roles available across Scotland.
* Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave annually.
* Enhanced Overtime
Overtime hours are paid at an enhanced rate.
In return, Ark offers:
* 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
Our staff value our supportive management, our shared values, and the positive impact they make on supported people's lives.
We welcome applications from both experienced Support Workers and newcomers to Social Care.
To apply, click the link below. CVs are not accepted.
Please note, Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
**This post is restricted to female candidates only under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1).
Previous experience in roles such as Care Worker, Social Worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, or Social Care Worker is advantageous but not essential, as Ark provides full training.
We are committed to equal opportunities and fostering a diverse workforce.
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