At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable individuals in living their best lives through care and encouragement.
- Company: Ark, a leading provider of Housing, Care and Support across Scotland.
- Benefits: Up to 36 days holiday, employee discounts, and fully funded training.
- Other info: Flexible hours available; great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: No experience needed; make a real difference while gaining qualifications.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for helping others; full training provided.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 28000 £ per year.
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. Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities. We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous experience is required. If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Responsibilities
- 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 Ark's Information Management system.
Qualifications
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
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 – Ark's 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.
Benefits
- 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
We value our staff. 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 people's lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Apply Today. Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
Ark Support Practitioners in Arbroath employer: Ark People Housing Care
Ark is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals with long-term conditions, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment across Scotland. With comprehensive training provided, employees can embark on a fulfilling career in Adult Social Care while enjoying benefits such as fully funded qualifications, generous holiday allowances, and a strong emphasis on career progression. Our team thrives on making a positive impact in the lives of those we support, backed by a culture of appreciation and professional growth.
