Linlithgow Support Workers Full Time 37Hhour & Part Time 30 Hour Posts - Female Only** Earn up to £23,150.Linlithgow Service supports 9 people. All the houses are situated round one courtyard which means there is a real community feel amongst both the Supported People and the Support Workers. Support needs within the service range from 24 hour a day support (including using the hoist and personal care) to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social.
Our support workers support our people using a person cantered approach to live their lives to their full potential and to feel included in the community.
We offer a personalised service to meet the individual's needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, health & social support.
There is a bus stop outside with buses going into Edinburgh, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo'ness and the surrounding villages. The train station is a 4 minute walk from the service and we also have car parking available on site.
We offer a personalised service to meet the individual's needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, medication, health & social support.
Shifts will be on a rota basis. There will be a variety of day, evening, and sleepover shifts*.
*A sleepover shift consists of working an afternoon/evening shift starting at 3pm, a rest period (11pm - 7am)sleeping over in the service and then working a shift in the morning finishing at 3pm. The best thing about working at Linlithgow service is that is has a great community feel. The team are really welcoming and the supported people are great fun (and have an amazing sense of humour).' Deborah, Care & Support Manager
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!
Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships..
Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
Hear from our current Support Workers here.
No Previous Experience Required Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
Get a qualification while you work Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
Employee Discounts Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
Career Progression Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
Employee Assistance Program Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
Contracted hours to suit you We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.
Enhanced Overtime Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to an enhanced rate.
Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
~4% Contributory pension scheme
~ Cycle to Work Scheme
~ 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.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
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.
**Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.