<div><h3>Location: Loanhead & Dalkeith | Salary: Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata | Full time</h3><h3>Midlothian Support Practitioners - Loanhead & Dalkeith - Female Only</h3><p>Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata</p><h3>A pay approach that recognises your value - from day one and beyond.</h3><p>At Ark, all Support Practitioners are paid at least the Real Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 pro rata).</p><p>After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£26,526.23 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>It’s one of the ways we aim to support a more sustainable and valued social care workforce.</p><p>Midlothian service operates in both Loanhead and Dalkeith.</p><p>In Loanhead we support 6 people in 5 flats within the same block. Our supported people have a wide range of support needs including Dysphasia.</p><p>There are good transport links to Loanhead including Lothians bus numbers 37 & 47 and Borders bus X62.</p><p>Dalkeith supports 5 people within the same complex all in their own flats.</p><p>There are good bus transport links from Edinburgh on Lothian bus numbers 3 & 33. East Coast Bus 140 also operates between Musselburgh and Dalkeith.</p><p>During your induction and training period you will work alongside our experienced team members; once your training is complete this role will involve lone working.</p><p>"We have a great group of supported people across Loanhead & Dalkeith. Loanhead has a great community feel, there is a courtyard area where they will sit out in the summer and have parties." – Chrissy, Care & support Manager - East & Mid Lothian</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.</li><li>Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.</li><li>Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.</li><li>Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><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>Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><h3>Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme</h3><p>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.</p><ul><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>The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.</p></div>