Galashiels Support Practitioner
Earn up to £26,526.23 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 (£25,947.47 pro rata).
After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£26,526.23 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.
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, which 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 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.
View our job outline, find out what your working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.
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.
* 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.
* Employee Discounts
Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
* Career Progression
Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
* 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.
* Contracted hours to suit you
We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
* 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.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
* 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
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 complete Arks online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training. This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.
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