Support Worker Linlithgow

Linlithgow Support Workers Various Full time 37 hours & Part time 30 hours Contracts available - Female Only** Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata Linlithgow Service supports 9 people. There is 3 people in a House of Multiple Occupancy and 6 in their own individual homes. All the houses are situated round one courtyard which means there is a real community feel amongst both the Supported People and the Support Workers. Support needs within the service range from 24 hour a day support (including using the hoist and personal care) to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social. Our support workers support our people using a person centred approach to live their lives to their full potential and to feel included in the community. We offer a personalised service to meet the individual's needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, health & social support. There is a bus stop outside with buses going into Edinburgh, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo'ness and the surrounding villages. The train station is a 4 minute walk from the service and we also have car parking available on site. Shifts will be on a rota basis. There will be a variety of day, evening, and sleepover shifts*. *A sleepover shift consists of working an afternoon/evening shift starting at 3pm, a rest period (11pm - 7am) sleeping over in the service and then working a shift in the morning finishing at 3pm. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover. Please note that 2 of the positions available you will require a Full UK Drivers license. 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. Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system. View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us. Why Ark? No Previous Experience Required Ark 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 work Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team. Employee Discounts Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays. Career Progression Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally. Employee Assistance Program Arks 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 you We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland. 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. 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 rata 4% Contributory pension scheme Cycle to Work Scheme 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. 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 The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only. To apply complete Arks online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us . CVs will not be considered. Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor. All interviews are conducted in person. Scottish Charity No. SCO15694 #J-18808-Ljbffr