Galashiels Support Worker
Earn up to £23,555.29 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending
Full time contracts available - Female Only**
The Galashiels service provides support to individuals within Galashiels and the surrounding towns with activities such as Horse riding, golf, bowling and Tennis this enables our supported people to live full lives and be involved in the different local communities around the Borders. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and promote independence and life skills to our supported people. We are actively involved in activities and groups and are always looking to achieve new outcomes, this would support a wide range of people with their day to day living. Join our team and help us continue to deliver a high standard of care which allows people to live their lives to the fullest potential.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will be but not limited to:
1. Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
2. Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships..
3. Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
4. Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Find out what you working week could look like .
Hear from our current Support Workers .
Why Ark?
5. No Previous Experience Required
Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
6. Get a qualification while you work
Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
7. Employee Discounts
Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
8. Career Progression
Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
9. Employee Assistance Program
Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
10. Contracted hours to suit you
We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
11. 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.
12. Enhanced Overtime
Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to an enhanced rate.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
13. Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
14. 4% Contributory pension scheme
15. Cycle to Work Scheme
16. Fully funded PVG & 1st 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.
To apply, click the link below.
CV’s will not be accepted.
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.
Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.
**The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.