Main characteristics
- Location
- Banffshire
- Company
- ARK People Housing Care
- Salary
- £21028/annum £10.90 per hour - £86 per s
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Social Care / Nursing
Job summary
Buckie Full & Part Time Support Workers(Various posts plus 3on/3off Night Shift Worker)
£21,028.16 pro rata
Ark Buckie provide support to 19 supported people to live as independently in their own homes. Support ranges from 16 hours a week to 24 hour support due to the nature of support we provide shift patterns are variable to meet the needs of the individual. We support a wide range of ages from 18 70+. Support varies based on the individuals needs and wishes this could be personal care, medication and finances, meal preparation, support to appointments, household tasks or accessing the community.
Our supported people enjoy a wide variety of activities such as going out for lunch, bowling, trampolining, swimming, darts, football, snooker, spending time with their families and going on holidays. An increasing number of our supported people have mobility cars which widens opportunity for activities in the community. We always try to make goals happen for people this could be exploring courses to support people with employability or trying a new activity. Our supported people love to be part of the community and have been organising regular events such as discos and BBQs where they can invite their friends and family and everyone can get together.
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.
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:
* 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
* Blue light card
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.
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 ID: BK01/SW
Benefits: £10.90 per hour - £86 per s
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