£12.21 per hour - 25/26 Pay Award Pending
East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh.
Tranent supports 4 people, 2 within 1 block of flats and 2 outreach. The service users in Tranent are very independent so your shift could be spent with more than 1 supported person. There are no sleepover shifts in Tranent. There are good bus links connecting Tranent and the other villages in East Lothian.
Musselburgh supports 6 people in one block of flats. There is a sleepover shift which involves working 3pm - 3pm. Other shifts include 8am - 2pm, 9am - 5pm and 3pm - 9pm. There are great bus links with Edinburgh to our Musselburgh Service.
Haddington supports 8 people. There are 2 Houses of Multiple Occupancy each with 3 people in them and 2 people in their own flats. We have people who require 24-hour support at this service, so it does include sleepover and longer shifts. There are good bus links between the villages in East Lothian as well as an express bus into Edinburgh.
'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:
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 Ark's 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. Since you do not have contracted hours, it provides flexibility to pick up shifts when it suits you.
**Please note: Relief work is on an as-and-when basis to cover sickness, study leave, and other staffing contingencies. Regular or continued employment cannot be guaranteed as staffing needs change over time.
You can view the full job outline here:
Find out what your working week could look like.
Hear from our current Support Workers.
Why Ark?
* In return for your valuable contribution, Ark offers:
* Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on hours worked.
* Fully funded PVG & 1st-year SSSC registration paid by Ark.
* Blue Light Card.
Our employees tell 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 people's lives, helping them 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.
Please note: Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694
Previous experience in roles such as Care Worker, Social Worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, or Social Care Worker is an advantage but not essential, as Ark will provide full training.
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