Arbroath Support Workers

Arbroath currently have two teams working over Arbroath, Brechin, Friockheim and Carnoustie. We support individuals with a range of disabilities aged between 20 to70. We support individuals within their own home and also individuals who stay with their family. Support required ranges from personal care, developing skills to live independently, social support out in the community and to attend college where they can further their knowledge. . We support our supported people to work towards outcomes which can include going on holidays abroad and closer to home to experience life to its fullest. We have a space for supported people to meet and build relationships with each other doing a range of activities. Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life. Ark is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who are committed to making a difference in our supported people's lives. Your role will be to provide practical, emotional and social support. Ark offers a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job. First and foremost you will align with Ark's values - Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity. 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.
• Carry out tasks in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
• 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.
  
  Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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
• 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 be payed an enhanced rate.
This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff