Perth Relief Support Worker

1 month ago


Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Ark People Housing Care Full time

Perth Relief Support Workers

£12.00 per hour

The service in Perth is dynamic, versatile and diverse. The supported people in Perth are ranging in ages, housing needs, disabilities and inabilities that mean they need support to live life to the full. They love to party, have strong relationships, require support with medication and finances and have the biggest dreams to fulfil. Every person is unique, require differing needs and each day is different with the one stable element that they are all supported to live independently as possible.

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.

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.

View our job outline here .

Find out what you working week could look like here .

Hear from our current Support Workers here .

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 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. 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.



  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth & Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionSocial Worker - PKC11802£25,609 - £27, Hours per week)Family Change Team, Strathmoor, PerthWe have a vacancy for a Social Worker in the Family Change Team, a specialist social work service providing therapeutic support for children and families who have experienced significant trauma. This well-established team is based in Strathmoor, Perth,...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionPrimary School Support Worker (Fixed Term until 18 August PKC11745£6,659 - £7, Hours per week, Term-time only)Goodlyburn Primary School, Perth This post will primarily involve working in the school office. The successful candidate will be key in the delivery of a range of office administrative duties; be able to take direction; work as part...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionEarly Learning and Childcare Support Worker - PKC11778£14,101 - £14, Hours per week Term-time & 36 Hours per week during School holidays)Inch View Early Learning Centre, Perth A vacancy has arisen within Inch View Early Childhood Centre and Wraparound Care for an Early Years and Childcare Support Worker. You will join a team of highly...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionPupil Support Assistant - PKC11788£17,373 - £18, Hours per week, Term-time only)Perth Grammar School We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution focused attitude to join our team at Perth Grammar School as a Pupil Support Assistant. The successful candidate will support our learners,...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionCommunity Learning Assistant (Fixed Term until 30 June PKC11729£20,588 - £22, Hours per week, Term-time only)Oakbank Primary School, Perth We are recruiting for a Community Learning Assistant to provide support to Primary school pupils in Perth and Kinross. This is a fixed term post until 30 June 2025, working 30 hours per week, term time. ...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionDevelopment Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 December PKC11719£12,754 - £13, Hours per week)Community Wing, Perth Grammar School An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Support Worker for School Aged Childcare within the Childcare Strategy Team. In this post you will support the smooth running of Kids Clubs and Wraparound...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionPupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August PKC11707£15,925 - £16, Hours per week, Term-time only)Tulloch Primary School, Perth Tulloch Primary is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our large team and support our children. As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionPupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August PKC11747£15,925 - £16, Hours per week, Term-time only)Goodlyburn Primary School, Perth As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people at Goodlyburn Primary to access learning across the curriculum. Children and Young People can have...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionPupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August PKC11714£15,925 - £16, Hours per week, Term-time only)Inch View Primary School, Perth As a Pupil Support Assistant [PSA], you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionSenior Social Care Officer - PKC11821£27,464 - £30, Hours per week)Navigate, George Inn Lane, Perth Navigate is looking for an experienced Senior Social Care Officer to join our team. Ideally you will have your SVQ3, if not, you will be willing to achieve this within 6 months of taking up this post. You will support young people who are...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionPupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August PKC11800£15,925 - £ Hours per week, Term-time only)Our Lady's RC Primary School, Perth The successful candidate will support children who have additional support needs on a 1-1 basis and within small group settings to access learning under the direction of the class teacher and senior...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionPupil Care and Welfare Officer (Fixed Term until 17 August PKC11776£17,373 - £18, Hours per week, Term-time only)Perth Academy This role requires a restorative, compassionate practitioner who is positive and solution-focused, who understands and has experience of engaging and working successfully with young people. You will work in close...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionSupply Early Years Pupil Support Assistants - PKC11851£12.70 per hourVarious Locations in the Perth & Kinross Council Area As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team. Children and...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionPrincipal Teacher of Guidance and Raising Attainment (Fixed Term until 9 August PKC11756£52,896Perth High School An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Perth High School in a new hybrid role of Principal Teacher of Guidance and Raising Attainment. This is an exciting time to join our team Perth High School is a large, friendly and...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionSupply Social Care Officers - PKC11741£16.37 per hourWoodlea Cottage, Perth Woodlea Cottage is a short break respite unit for children with complex needs. We are currently looking to increase our pool of supply staff to cover the occasional shift. We are looking for individuals with experience of working with children with complex needs. ...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionHousing Officer (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC11753£18,436 - £20, Hours per week)City Central Locality Housing Team, Pullar House, Perth This is a busy, challenging and varied role within our City Central Locality Housing Team providing comprehensive housing management services to tenants and residents in the base locality and on...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionModern Apprentice HGV Mechanic (Fixed Term until 30 September PKC11781£22,318Friarton Depot, Perth Join us as an Apprentice HGV mechanic and develop your skills to help us deliver what matters by keeping our vehicles on the road. The size and diversity of our fleet means you'll have the opportunity to develop and expand your mechanical skills...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionSenior Childcare Supervisor (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC11717£20,484 - £22, Hours per week Term-Time & 36 Hours per week during school holidays)Community Wing, Perth Grammar School An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Childcare Supervisor, within the Childcare Strategy Team. This is an excellent opportunity to oversee...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionSupply Play Assistants & Supply Early Childhood Practitioners - PKC11791£ £15.05 per hourVarious Locations Throughout the Perth & Kinross Council Area Our aim is to provide child-centred Early Learning and Childcare (aged 2-5 years) which reflects and responds to individual needs and identity. The ability to work in a team situation is...


  • Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Outreach Teacher 0.7FTEJob Type: Fixed Term until 17 AugustLocation: Perth and KinrossJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Outreach Teacher to join our team at Perth and Kinross Council. The successful candidate will provide specialist teaching input to children with complex needs in mainstream class...