Quartermile Support Worker

Quartermile Support Workers

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year

2 x 37 hour contracts available

Quartermile Service supports 11 supported people within their own flats. All the flats are situated within the same square so there is no travel required between supported people and there are other staff nearby to support you.

All our Support Worker roles will involve personal care for our supported people.

Quartermile is situated right in the heart of Edinburgh less than a minutes walk from the meadows and just a 10 minute walk from Lothian road. There are excellent transport links nearby. Lothian Buses 12, 23, 27, 35, 45 & 47 all stop within a 1 minute walk of the service.

Shifts at Quartermile vary from 6.5 hours up to 9 hours.

'Working in care is about far more than going out for a coffee and watching soaps. It is about supporting people to carry out their lives. We work with our supported people not for them which is what makes care so rewarding.' - Yvonne, Care & Support Manager, Quartermile

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, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

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.

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

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 complete Arks online application form at www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us .

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.