Forth Valley - Relief Support Workers
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.
Relief Support Workers
£12.60 per hour
Forth Valley service supports people in Grangemouth and Alloa.
Grangemouth Care Home: Has been established since 1990 and we provide long term care to people with learning disabilities. The service is an 8 bedded facility over two floors and located in a rural community.
Grangemouth Outreach Service: Supports 11 people. We support people in their individual homes. Support needs within the service range from 24 hour a day support with those who require support with personal care to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social activities.
Alloa HMO: Supports 8 people who live together in an HMO (House of multiple occupants) they have their own rooms but share other facilities such as kitchen and bathrooms.
Alloa Outreach: We currently support people in their own homes around the Clackmannanshire area. The supported people have a range of disabilities and ages.
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.
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.
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
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 by clicking the link below to complete the online application form.
CVs will not be considered.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
Supporting Documents:
Onboarding - What you need to know
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
- Alloa, Grangemouth House, Grangemouth Outreach
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 £12.60, or our Full Time Support Worker salary is £24,307.67 per year. We truly value our employees and it is important to us that our employees living comfortably in line with our core values.