Perth Support Workers
Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata
Full time & Part time contracts available
The service in Perth supports people that have learning difficulties and disabilities and those just needing support to live independently. They range in age from 20 to 80 years old. We have a range of positions available including full time, part time and relief There is no requirement to drive or use your own car.
We have an outreach service as well as supporting tenants in an HMO that requires a sleepover*. Join Ark Perth Service, where no two days are the same and staff genuinely enjoy their work.
Our supported people enjoy a range of support from shopping, cooking, attending shows, holidays, attending their appointments and medication.
If you feel you can help someone love their life and live independently, please apply
*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service and then working again the next day. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.
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.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
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.
* 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:
* 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
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
CVs will not be considered.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
All interviews are conducted in person.
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.
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694