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Support Practitioner - Livingston

Livingston Support Practitioners

Earn up to £26,526.23 per year pro rata

A pay approach that recognises your value - from day one and beyond.

At Ark, all Support Practitioners are paid at least the Real Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 pro rata).

After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£26,526.23 pro rata).

We recognise the responsibility of this role, and have chosen to build in a clear and guaranteed pay progression - reflecting the commitment, skill and consistency it takes to do this job well.

It’s one of the ways we aim to support a more sustainable and valued social care workforce.

Full time 37 hour posts & Part time 30 hours posts available - Female only**

Our Livingston service is growing!
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.

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 Practitioners who already operate the small outreach service that is situated in Dedridge.

Our Support Practitioners 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*.
*A sleepover shift consists of working an afternoon/evening shift starting at 3pm, a rest period (11pm - 7am) sleeping over in the service and then working a shift in the morning finishing at 3pm. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover. 

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

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.

Why Ark?

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• 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.

• 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 Practitioner or new to Social Care.

This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.

Apply now to join us at this exciting time as our service grows by clicking the link below.

CVs will not be considered.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person.

Supporting Documents:

Onboarding - What you need to know

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

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.

**The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) applies to this post. Applications therefore are restricted to female candidates only.

Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.