Perth Support Practitioner
Full time & Part time contracts 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 built in a clear and guaranteed pay progression.
Role Overview
Ark Perth is looking for support practitioners to work in our shared living accommodation with occasional outreach, supporting individuals with varied support needs from ages 21 to 80. You will be working with a dynamic and supportive team of support workers.
Full time, part time and relief positions are available, with no requirement to hold a driver’s license. This role includes sleepover shifts. 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.
Responsibilities
* Work 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.
* Be responsible in supporting individuals throughout activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
Qualifications & Experience
No previous experience required. Ark provides full training. You can obtain an SVQ2 in Health & Social Care fully funded by Ark.
Salary & Benefits
* Annual pay up to £26,526.23 pro rata.
* 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.
* Employee discounts portal with thousands of discounts.
* Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme: option to sell or buy additional annual leave.
* Career progression opportunities: over 75% of all managers within Care & Support promoted internally.
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