Relief Support Practitioner
£13.45 per hour.
Forth Valley service supports people in Grangemouth and Alloa.
Grangemouth Care Home: 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.
Grangemouth Outreach Service: Supports 11 people. We support people in their individual homes. Support needs within the service range from 24‑hour a day support with those who require help with personal care to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social activities.
Alloa HMO: Supports 8 people who live together in an HMO (House of multiple occupants); they have their own rooms but share other facilities such as kitchen and bathrooms.
Alloa Outreach: We currently support people in their own homes around the Clackmannanshire area. The supported people have a range of disabilities and ages.
Responsibilities
* Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
* Communicating and working 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.
As a Relief Support Practitioner, you do not have contracted hours. This provides flexibility, allowing you to pick up shifts that suit your availability.
Please note: Relief work is offered on an as‑and‑when basis to cover sickness absence, study leave, and other staffing needs. We cannot guarantee regular or ongoing work, as the demand for relief staffing may vary over time.
Qualifications and Training
No previous experience required. Ark provides full training.
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.
Benefits
* Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work.
* Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark.
* Employee Assistance Program (access to counselling sessions, webinars via EAP website & app).
* Employee Discounts Portal (discounts on supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships and holidays).
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