St Andrews Support Practitioner
Earn up to £27,960.08 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 (£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.
It’s one of the ways we aim to support a more sustainable and valued social care workforce.
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Support Practitioner to join our friendly team at our St Andrews service.
We support around 20 individuals living independently in their own flats, helping them with their day‑to‑day lives so they can live as independently and confidently as possible. All flats are located within the same building, creating a welcoming community feel and meaning there is no travel between sites, there is always a supportive staff team on hand.
Our service is ideally located just a 5‑minute walk from St Andrews bus station, with regular connections to the rest of Fife, Dundee and surrounding areas.
We offer a good level of flexibility around shift patterns. Shifts run across 7 days with early shifts starting from 7am and late shifts finishing at 10pm. Sleepover shifts are a requirement in the service.
Please note that due to local bus timetables, public transport may not always be available for travel to or from surrounding areas at these times.
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 gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
* 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.
* Providing personal care where required, in a respectful and dignified way.
Why Ark?
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
* Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
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.
* 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
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Practitioner or new to Social Care. This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.
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.
CVs will not be considered. Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor. All interviews are conducted in person.
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