Livingston Support Workers

We are now looking for Full & part time Support Workers to help us deliver these new Support Packages. You will be joining our amazing team of Support Workers who already operate the small outreach service that is situated in Dedridge. Our support workers support our people using a person centred approach to live in their own homes and to live their lives to their full potential and be included in the community. Livingston Service already supports 3 people out in the community in their own homes. Some of these supported people need 24 hour support and others only need short periods of support. There will be 3 new Supported People requiring 24 hour care with a variety of complex needs (including Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health an Epilepsy) joining the service. We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated individuals however experience is preferred but not essential. We will consider individuals that can demonstrate the right values and willingness to engage with their learning and development. We offer a personalised service to meet the individual's needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, medication, health & social support. Shifts will be on a rota basis. There will be a variety of day, evening, and sleepover shifts

• ., 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.
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

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., 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.

Ark is completing work on an exciting new housing development at Crusader Rise (View the full story here: https://www.arkha.org.uk/latest/development ). Part of this development will provide housing to those with additional support needs who will require Care & Support packages.


• A sleepover shift consists of working an afternoon/evening shift, a rest period sleeping over in the service and then working a short shift in the morning. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £96.00 per sleepover.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!, 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 be payed 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
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.