Support practitioner - glenrothes

Glenrothes Support Practitioner

Full time & Part time roles available.

Earn up to £27,960.08 per year pro rata.

A pay approach that recognises your value from day one and beyond.

All Support Practitioners are paid at least the Real Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour (£27,350.04 pro rata). After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£27,960.08 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.

We’re currently recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Support Practitioners to join our friendly team at our Glenrothes service. We support over 18 individuals of varying ages, including younger adults, some of whom live independently in their own flats. We provide person‑centred support to help people live as independently, confidently and happily as possible.

The role involves supporting individuals with their day‑to‑day lives whether it be in their own homes or out in the community. This may include helping people take part in activities of their choice such as shopping, socialising, attending groups, appointments, leisure activities, or simply getting out and about and doing things that matter to them. The role may involve physical activity and supporting individuals who use wheelchairs. A flexible approach to working hours is essential, as it includes a range of shifts such as mornings, evenings, weekends and night shifts.

Our services are located throughout Glenrothes and the surrounding areas and are all easily accessible via public transport.

We offer a good level of flexibility around shift patterns with varying hours. Sleepover shifts are required. A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service, and then working again the next day. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and is paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Be responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet on Ark's Information Management system.

Why Ark?

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme – Employees can 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 & first‑year SSSC registration paid by Ark.

Qualifications

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

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694.