Location: Kelso
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Part time
Kelso Relief Support Worker
£12.00 per hour
25/26 Pay Award Pending
The Kelso service provides support to 10 unique individuals with varying needs and abilities. They receive different levels of support with hours to suit personal requirements enabling them to maintain their tenancies and to live enjoyable lives. Our team encourages people to maximise their independence, participate in activities of their choice, and have meaningful relationships in the wider community.
Your main duties will include but are not limited to:
* Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
* Communicating and working well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
* Being responsible for supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
* Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Ark's Information Management system.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
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.
Why Ark?
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
* Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work
* Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
* Blue light card
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 people's 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, click the link below.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694
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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