Relief Support Practitioner – Edinburgh

Job Description

Location: Edinburgh Salary: £13.45 per hour Part time

Located throughout the city our services support people with a variety of support needs, from a couple of hours a week social support to 24 hour a day care.

Overview

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

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 activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Update and maintain accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Role

As a Relief Support Practitioner, you do not have contracted hours. This provides flexibility, allowing you to pick up shifts that suit your availability. Relief work is offered on an as and when basis to cover sickness absence, study leave, and other staffing needs. We cannot guarantee regular or ongoing work, as the demand for relief staffing may vary over time.

Benefits

• Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work.
• 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 experienced or new to Social Care.

Apply now by clicking the link below to complete the online application form.

CVs will not be considered.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

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
• Support Worker

Information

Department: Care & Support

Role: Relief Support Worker

Locations: Southhouse, Quartermile, Hoseasons, Broomhouse, Southhouse Autism Unit, Oxgangs