Edinburgh Support Worker
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
Edinburgh Support Worker Support Workers
Earn up to £23,150.16
Full time & Part time Available
Ark is recruiting Full time & Part time support Workers at our 6 services across Edinburgh.
Located throughout the city our services support people with a variety of support needs, from a couple of hours a week social support to 24 hour a day care.
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.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Apply now to join us at this exciting time as our service grows by clicking the link below.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
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.
- Department
- Care & Support
- Role
- Support Worker
- Locations
- Southhouse Autism Unit, Southhouse, Quartermile, Hoseasons, Oxgangs, Broomhouse
About Ark
We are a leading provider of Housing and Care and we have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles, even for those with no direct care experience. Ark provide full training and we are looking for people who share Ark’s values as they form the bedrock of what we do. Working with Ark means you can use your passion for people and care and have the opportunity to make a real differences to peoples lives.
We are an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer, and our hourly rate is £12.00, or our Full Time Support Worker salary is £23,150.16 per year. We truly value our employees and it is important to us that our employees living comfortably in line with our core values.
Edinburgh Support Worker
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
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