Support Worker

5 days ago

Galashiels, United Kingdom Ark Full time

**Galashiels Support Worker**

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata

1x 30 hour - **Female Only**& 1x 20 hour contract available

The Galashiels service provides support to individuals within Galashiels and the surrounding towns with activities such as Horse riding, golf, bowling and Tennis this enables our supported people to live full lives and be involved in the different local communities around the Borders. 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 and are always looking to achieve new outcomes, this would 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.

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.

**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 be paid an enhanced rate.

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.**

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.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme

Physical Setting:

- Homecare

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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