At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities in their daily lives and activities.
- Company: Ark, a caring organisation dedicated to making a positive impact.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid leave, and full training provided.
- Other info: Flexible relief work with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and help people live their best lives.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for helping others; experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Relief Support Practitioners £13.45 per hour. Forth Valley service supports people in Grangemouth and Alloa. Grangemouth Care Home has been established since 1990 and provides 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 in their individual homes. Support needs within the service range from 24 hour a day support for those who require assistance 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 currently supports people in their own homes around the Clackmannanshire area. The supported individuals 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 are not limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
- Communicating and working 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.
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.
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 people's lives, helping them to achieve their dreams. Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Practitioner or new to Social Care. This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Care Worker in other organisations. Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training.
Forth Valley - Relief Support Relief Support Practitioners in Alloa employer: Arkha
Ark is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Located in the supportive rural communities of Grangemouth and Alloa, we foster a collaborative work culture where employees are valued and encouraged to grow through comprehensive training and development opportunities. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive pay, statutory leave, and the strong sense of purpose that comes from helping others achieve their dreams.
