Relief Support Workers
£12.60 per hour
Forth Valley service supports people in Grangemouth and Alloa.
Grangemouth Care Home: Has been established since and we provide long term care to people with learning disabilities. The service is an 8 bedded facility over two floors and located in a rural community.
Grangemouth Outreach Service: Supports 11 people. We support people in their individual homes. Support needs within the service range from 24 hour a day support with those who require support with personal care to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social activities.
Alloa HMO: Supports 8 people who live together in an HMO (House of multiple occupants) they have their own rooms but share other facilities such as kitchen and bathrooms.
Alloa Outreach: We currently support people in their own homes around the Clackmannanshire area. The supported people have a range of disabilities and ages.
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
1. Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
2. Communicate and work well with our supported people 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.
What is a Relief Support Worker?
As a Relief Support Worker you will carry out all the same duties while on shift as our Support Workers. As you do not have contracted hours it gives you the flexibility to only pick up shifts when it suits you.*
*Please note: Relief work is on an as and when basis to cover for sickness absence, study leave and other staff contingencies. We cannot guarantee you regular or continued use as the need for relief staffing changes from time to time.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!
View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website>Why Ark?
· 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.
· Flexibility to fits shifts round your life*
With our relief roles you only pick up the shifts that suit you.
· 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.
· Employee Discounts
Employee Discounts Portal with s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
5. Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work
6. Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
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.
CVs will not be considered.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
Scottish Charity No. SCO
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.