Perth Support Worker

Perth Support Worker

2 x Full time 37 hour post available

(Part time hours will be considered)

£23,150.16 per year pro rata

The service in Perth is dynamic, versatile and diverse. The supported people in Perth are ranging in ages, housing needs, disabilities and inabilities that mean they need support to live life to the full. They love to party, have strong relationships, require support with medication and finances and have the biggest dreams to fulfil. Every person is unique, require differing needs and each day is different with the one stable element that they are all supported to live independently as possible.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will be but not limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
• Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships..
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

View our full Job Outline here: Job Outline

Find out what you working week could look like here.

Hear from our current Support Workers here.

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
• Arks 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.
• 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 an enhanced rate.

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.

To apply click 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.