<div><h3>East Lothian Support Practitioners - Musselburgh</h3><p>1 x Part Time & 1 x Full Time post available – Female only.</p><p>Earn up to £27,960.08 per year pro rata.</p><p>A pay approach that recognises your value – from day one and beyond.</p><p>All Support Practitioners are paid at least the Real Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour (£27,350.04 pro rata). After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£27,960.08 pro rata).</p><p>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.</p><p>The East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh.</p><p>The Musselburgh service supports 6 people in one block of flats. There are sleepover shifts, early shifts starting from 8 am and late shifts that can finish up to 9 pm. Bus links to Edinburgh are available.</p><p>During your induction and training period you will work alongside our experienced team members; once training is complete this role will involve lone working.</p><h3>Your main duties will include but not be limited to:</h3><ul><li>Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.</li><li>Communicating and working well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.</li><li>Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.</li><li>Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Ark’s information management system.</li></ul><h3>Why Ark?</h3><ul><li>Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme – Employees can sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part‑time staff) per year.</li><li>Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.</li><li>4% contributory pension scheme.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.</p></div>