Peebles Support Worker Earn up to £23,.16 per year 1 x 37 hour contractThe Peebles service provides support to individuals within the town which enables them to live full lives and be involved in the local community.
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 in Peebles and 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.
This includes days out to Edinburgh, Galashiels or where ever the supported person wishes to go.
Bowling, cinema trips, safari park meals out, swimming, shopping.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.View our job outline here.Find out what you working week could look like here.Hear from our current Support Workers here.Why Ark?· No Previous Experience RequiredArk 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 workArk fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.· Employee DiscountsEmployee Discounts Portal with s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.· Career ProgressionOver 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.· Employee Assistance ProgramArks 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 youWe have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.· Annual Leave Buy & Sell SchemeEmployees 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 rata4% Contributory pension schemeCycle to Work SchemeFully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by ArkBlue light cardOur 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 click the link below.Scottish Charity No.
SCOPrevious 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.