Edinburgh Clermiston Support Practitioners
Full time 37 hour posts available - Female Only**
Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata
(Pay award pending – the new rate will be confirmed at interview, subject to formal agreement)
Ark is recruiting Full time Support Practitioners at our Hoseasons service which is located in the Clermiston area of Edinburgh.
Hoseasons service supports 5 people in Clermiston. All our supported people live within the same street as our office meaning that there is always support from other team members nearby. We support people with a wide range of support needs including autism and physical disabilities. 3 of our supported people require 24 hour support with 2 requiring 2 to 1 care. The other 2 supported people require drop in support throughout the day including housing, social and medication support.
Please note that this role includes Sleepover* shifts.
*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service between 11pm - 7am and then working again the next day. Sleepover shift are typically 24 hours in length e.g. 10am - 10am or 3pm - 3pm. 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:
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.
Why Ark?
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
5. 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.
6. Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
7. 4% Contributory pension scheme
8. Cycle to Work Scheme
9. 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.
This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.
This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.
Apply now by clicking the link below to complete the online application form.
CVs will not be considered.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
All interviews are conducted in person.
Supporting Documents:
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694
**The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.
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.
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