Perth Relief Support Worker

Perth Relief Support Worker

£12.60 per hour

The service in Perth is dynamic, versatile and diverse. The supported people in Perth feel settled and happy. They need support to live life to the full. They love holidays, parties and feeling safe and secure. They have strong relationships with everyone in the service, and it has that lovely family feel. Every person is unique, has a dream to fulfil and just need you there to give them that confidence they need.

You will work alongside a skilled team of people just like you who all say they love the job, we need more people to grow the service.

• 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.

As a Relief Support Worker you will carry out all the same duties while on shift as our Support Workers. As you do not have contracted hours it gives you the flexibility to only pick up shifts when it suits you.*

* Please note:

Relief work is on an as and when basis to cover for sickness absence, study leave and other staff contingencies. We cannot guarantee you regular or continued use as the need for relief staffing changes from time to time.

View our job outline, find out what your working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website

• No Previous Experience Required. 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.
• Flexibility to fits shifts round your life*. With our relief roles you only pick up the shifts that suit you.
• 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.
• Employee Discounts. Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.

• Statutory annual leave paid monthly based on the hours you work.
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark.

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.

To apply complete Arks online application form at

CVs will not be considered.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person.

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