Relief Support Worker - Forfar £12.21 per hour - 25/26 Pay Award Pending Support workers are at the heart of the service Ark provides, supporting people to engage with the lively community of Forfar, making the most of the activities on offer from sports and art to music and dancing. Our two services in Forfar have a wide range of ages of supported people from early twenties to late seventies. Most live in sheltered accommodation with their own flats and communal gardens and lounge area and like to live independent lives. We also have some outreach services, all have various health conditions and or learning disabilities. Our supported people love taking part in group activities and learning and are involved in speak out groups and voices groups. They love planning events and thinking of new ideas to raise money for charities which they have been very successful with in the past. They like to be involved when recruiting new staff and are always invited during this process. We have fantastic staff teams who provide caring person centred care to all supported people. Supported people all say they would like staff who are reliable caring and dedicated to enable them to live as independently as possible and so they can lead happy lives. There are good opportunities to develop you skill in care due to the diverse variety of support needs in the service. If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team! What is a Relief Support Worker? As a Relief Support Worker you will carry out all the same duties while on shift as our Support Workers. As you do not have contracted hours it gives you the flexibility to only pick up shifts when it suits you.* *Please note: Relief work is on an as and when basis to cover for sickness absence, study leave and other staff contingencies. We cannot guarantee you regular or continued use as the need for relief staffing changes from time to time. View our job outline here. Find out what you working week could look like here. Hear from our current Support Workers here. Why Ark? In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you: Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work Fully funded PVG & 1 st 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, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples 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. Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor. 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.