Support Worker - Brechin

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.

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.

Support workers are at the heart of the service Ark provides, our supported people love taking part in group activities and are involved in speak out groups and voices groups. They love planning events and thinking of new ideas to raise money for charities which they have been very successful with in the past. They like to be involved when recruiting new staff and are always invited during this process. We have fantastic staff teams who provide caring person centred care to all supported people. Supported people all say they would like staff who are reliable caring and dedicated to enable them to live as independently as possible and so they can lead happy lives.

Brechin is part of the Forfar service, please note that some some hours may be undertaken in Forfar.

Full UK Drivers license is preferred for these positions.

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

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.