Overview
East Lothian Support Workers - Haddington
Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata. 2 x 37 hours & 1 x Part time - Female Only**. East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh. Haddington support 8 people. There are 2 Houses of Multiple Occupancy each with 3 people in them and 2 people in their own flats. We have people who require 24 hour support at this service, so it does include sleepover and longer shifts. There are good bus links between the villages in East Lothian as well as an express bus into Edinburgh.
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.
“We have a lovely team of Support Workers in East Lothian who are really supportive. Our supported people love getting outside whether that be sitting on a bench for a chat or getting involved with gardening.” - Chrissy, Care & Support Manager East & Mid Lothian
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!
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 Arks Information Management system.
Apply and Learn More
View our job outline, find out what your working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Why Ark?
* No Previous Experience Required — Ark provides full training so no previous experience is required, making our Support Worker roles a good starting point in Adult Social Care.
* Get a qualification while you work — Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care with support from our in-house SVQ team.
* Employee Discounts — Discounts portal with 1000s of discounts on brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym membership and holidays.
* Career Progression — Over 75% of all Managers in Care & Support have been promoted internally.
* Employee Assistance Program — EAP with counselling, weekly webinars, and EAP Website & App.
* Contracted hours to suit you — Full-time, Part-time and Relief roles available across Scotland.
* Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme — Buy or sell up to 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.
* Enhanced Overtime — Hours over full-time contractual hours paid at an enhanced rate.
In Return
* 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
Our employees have spoken about staying with Ark due to our values and supportive management, and their impact on helping supported people achieve their dreams.
How to Apply
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care. To apply, complete Ark’s online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694
Qualifications
Previous experience in roles related to care is an advantage but not essential, as Ark provides full training: Care Worker, Social Worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Social Care Worker.
The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.
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