East Lothian Support Workers
Musselburgh
Earn up to £23,555.29 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending
1 x Part Time & 1 x Full Time post available - Female only**
East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh.
Musselburgh supports 6 people in one block of flats. There is a sleepover shifts, early shifts starting from 8am and late shifts that can finish up to 9pm. There are great bus links with Edinburgh to our Musselburgh Service.
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!
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.
Find out what you working week could look like here .
Hear from our current Support Workers here .
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.
* Enhanced Overtime
Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to be paid an enhanced rate.
* Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
* 4% Contributory pension scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Fully funded PVG & 1 st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
Apply now by clicking the link below to complete the online application form.
CVs will not be considered.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
Supporting Documents:
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694
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.
**The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.