Support Worker, Community Health

Linlithgow Support Workers

Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata.

Full time 37 hour & Part time 30 hour posts available - Female Only.

Linlithgow Service supports 9 people. There are 3 people in a House of Multiple Occupancy and 6 in their own individual homes. All the houses are situated round one courtyard which means there is a real community feel amongst both the Supported People and the Support Workers. Support needs within the service range from 24 hour a day support (including using the hoist and personal care) to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social.

Our support workers support our people using a person-centred approach to live their lives to their full potential and to feel included in the community.

We offer a personalised service to meet the individual’s needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, health & social support.

There is a bus stop outside with buses going into Edinburgh, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo'ness and the surrounding villages. The train station is a 4 minute walk from the service and we also have car parking available on site.

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  sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.

'The best thing about working at Linlithgow service is that it has a great community feel. The team are really welcoming and the supported people are great fun (and have an amazing sense of humour).' Deborah, Care & Support Manager

Please note that 2 of the positions available you will require a Full UK Drivers license.

• 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 your working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Ark's website

• No Previous Experience Required. Ark provides full training so no previous experience is required, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start a career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work. Ark fully funds your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care, which you complete with the support of our in-house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships and holidays.
• Career Progression. Over 75% of all managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program. Ark's 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 paid an enhanced rate.

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded PVG & first‑year SSSC registration paid by Ark

• To apply, complete Ark's online application form at
• CVs will not be considered.
• Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
• All interviews are conducted in person.
• Scottish Charity No. SCO
  15694.
• 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.