Location: Galashiels
Salary: Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending
Part time
Galashiels Support Worker
Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending
30 hour contracts available
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 local communities around the Borders. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and promote independence and life skills. Our team is actively involved in activities and groups, always aiming for new outcomes, supporting a wide range of daily living needs. Join us to help deliver high standards of care and enable people to reach their full potential.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will include, but are not limited to:
1. Supporting vulnerable service users as part of an effective team.
2. Communicating effectively with individuals to provide personalized care and build appropriate relationships.
3. Supporting individuals during activities, providing positive feedback and encouragement.
4. Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on the Arks Information Management system.
5. No Previous Experience Required
Ark provides full training, making this role ideal for starting your career in Adult Social Care.
6. Get a qualification while you work
Ark funds your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care, supported by our in-house SVQ team.
7. Employee Discounts
Access discounts on brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and holidays.
8. Career Progression
Over 75% of managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
9. Employee Assistance Program
Includes counselling, webinars, and support resources via the EAP website and app.
10. Contracted hours to suit you
Full-time, part-time, and relief roles available across Scotland.
11. Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
12. Enhanced Overtime
Overtime hours are paid at an enhanced rate.
In return, Ark offers:
1. Up to 36 days paid holiday per year (pro rata)
2. 4% Contributory pension scheme
3. Cycle to Work Scheme
4. Fully funded PVG & 1st-year SSSC registration
Our staff value our supportive management and the opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives, helping them achieve their dreams.
Ark welcomes applications from both experienced Support Workers and those 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 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 full training is provided.
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