Location: Peebles Salary: Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata Full time
A pay approach that recognises your value - from day one and beyond.
At Ark, all Support Practitioners are paid at least the Real Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 pro rata). After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£26,526.23 pro rata).
We recognise the responsibility of this role and have chosen to build in a clear and guaranteed pay progression – reflecting the commitment, skill and consistency it takes to do this job well.
Your main duties
* Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
* Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
* Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
* Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Ark’s Information Management system.
Typical work week: attending local activities and groups in Peebles, supporting wide range of people with their day‑to‑day living, including days out to Edinburgh, Galashiels, and other places of choice such as bowling, gym, swimming, cinema, holidays, weekends away, meals out, appointments and shopping.
Why Ark?
* Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme – employees can sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days per year.
* 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.
CVs will not be considered.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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.
Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.
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