Support Worker

**Broomhouse Support Workers**

**Earn up to £21,028.16**

**2 x 37 hour Contracts available**

**1 x 20 hour Contracts available**

Our Broomhouse service is growing We are looking to expand our team to deliver a brand new package of Care & Support.

You will be joining our amazing team of experienced Support Workers at Broomhouse who will be able to guide you through your induction and training.

Our Broomhouse Service currently supports 6 people with a variety of support needs. Our supported people need anything from a few hours a week support with their finances up to 24 hour a day support. The majority of the people supported by Broomhouse Service live within 1 block of flats with 2 supported people supported in their own tenancies in the local community.

Our new Care & Support Package is a 24 hour a day service so sleepovers will be part of your rota. A sleepover shift consists of working 12 noon - 11pm, a rest period sleeping over in the service from 11pm - 7am and then working in the morning from 7am - 12:30. The sleepover is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £87.20 per sleepover.

There are great transport links to Broomhouse service with a tram stop nearby. Lothian buses 22, 21 and 2 all stop within just a couple of minutes walk from the service. The nearest train station at Edinburgh Park is just a 6 minute bus journey away.
- 'The best thing about working at Broomhouse is that you are making a difference in peoples lives giving them a better quality of life. If you are working with someone and at the end of the day you can see a smile on their face then you know you are doing your job properly. A smile form a supported person can make your day._' - Magda, Care & Support Manager, Broomhouse

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.

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.

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.

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

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Work Location: In person