Location: Grangemouth Salary: Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata Position: Full time
Type: Full time & Part time posts available
Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata
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.
It’s one of the ways we aim to support a more sustainable and valued social care workforce.
The service has been established since 1990 and we provide long term care to people with learning disabilities. The service is an 8 bedded facility over two floors and located in a rural community.
We provide a high level of support and encourage and support people to develop and maintain their individual skills. We also support and encourage people to access their community in order to support them to widen their social networks as well as promoting their skills in and around their home.
We have an experienced and established team who are trained to support people's changing health needs as they get older.
Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Find out what your working week could look like here.
Why Ark?
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
* 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.
* 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.
Qualifications & 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.
Alternative titles: This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.
Equal Opportunities Statement: Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.
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