Support Worker East Lothian

Support Worker - Musselburgh1 x 20 & 1 x 37 hour contract available - Female only**Earn up to £24,.67 per year pro rataEast Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh.Tranent supports 4 people, 2 within 1 block of flats and 2 outreach.
The service users in Tranent are very independent so your shift could be spent with more than 1 supported person.
There are no sleepover shifts in Tranent.
There are good bus links connecting Tranent and the other villages in East Lothian.Musselburgh supports 6 people in one block of flats.
There is a sleepover shift which involves working 3pm - 3pm.
Other shifts include 8am - 2pm, 9am - 5pm and 3pm - 9pm.
There are great bus links with Edinburgh to our Musselburgh Service.
'We have a lovely team of Support Workers in East Lothian who are really supportive.
Our supported people love getting outside whether that be sitting on a bench for a chat or getting involved with gardening.
' - Chrissy, Care & Support Manager East & Mid LothianIf 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.
· Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.Why Ark?
· No Previous Experience RequiredArk 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 workArk fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
· Employee DiscountsEmployee Discounts Portal with s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
· Career ProgressionOver 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
· Employee Assistance ProgramArks 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 youWe have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
· Annual Leave Buy & Sell SchemeEmployees 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 ArkOur 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 .
CVs will not be considered.Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.Scottish Charity No.
SCOPrevious 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.