Midlothian Support Practitioners
2 × Full‑time and 1 × Part‑time posts available – Female Only
A pay approach that recognises your value – from day one and beyond. Pay starts at £13.45 per hour (≈ £25,947 per year pro‑rata). Following successful completion of the probation period the hourly rate increases to £13.75 per hour (≈ £26,526 per year pro‑rata).
Midlothian service operates in Loanhead and Dalkeith. In Loanhead we support 6 residents in 5 flats (including individuals with Dysphasia). In Dalkeith we support 5 residents in separate flats. Typical shifts are 8–9 hours long (e.g., 8 am‑4 pm, 1 pm‑9 pm, 9 am‑5 pm, 9 am‑6 pm, 12 pm‑8 pm).
During your induction and training period you will work alongside experienced team members; thereafter you will be working lone.
Responsibilities
* Work 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.
* Support individuals throughout activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
* Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet on Ark's Information Management system.
Benefits & Development
* Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro‑rata.
* 4 % contributory pension scheme.
* Annual leave buy‑and‑sell scheme (up to 5 days additional leave per year).
* Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
* Fully funded PVG and 1st‑year SSSC registration paid by Ark.
* Blue Light card.
* Employees may receive 1000s of discounts through the Employee Discounts Portal.
* Full funding of an SVQ2 qualification in Health & Social Care while working.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing counselling and support.
* Career progression – over 75 % of all Managers within Care & Support are promoted internally.
Qualifications & Experience
* No previous experience required – full training provided.
* You may be referred to as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Care Worker.
**The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.
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