Support Practitioner Blairgowrie – Young People Transitioning to Adult services

Healthcare & Medical
Perthshire
July 10, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Support Practitioner – Blairgowrie – Young People Transitioning to Adult services

Location: Blairgowrie

Salary: Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata

Full time & Part time positions available.

Overview

We are looking for individuals who have a passion to support young people through their transition into adulthood, including college support, first tenancy, life skills and group activities. You will provide social, emotional and practical support to meet young people’s agreed outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Work 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.
  • Be responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
  • Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet on Ark’s Information Management system.
  • Provide support during sleepover shifts (working day, rest period sleeping over, then working next day). Sleepover period is paid at £100.80 per shift over contracted hours.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

  • Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme – option to sell or buy up to 5 days (or 1 week for part-time staff) per year.
  • 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.
  • Flexibility around shift patterns with varying hours. Driving is not essential. Students welcome with flexibility around university/college placements.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Practitioner or new to Social Care.

Pay

All Support Practitioners are paid at least the Real Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 pro rata). After successfully completing probation, the hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£26,526.23 pro rata).

Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

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