Edinburgh Support Workers

Salary:
Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata. Full time

Earn up to £23,150.16 per year pro rata - 25/26 Pay Award Pending

Full-time 37-hour posts & Part-time 30-hour posts available

Ark is recruiting Full-time & Part-time Support Workers at our 6 services across Edinburgh.

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 care.

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

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicating and working well with supported individuals to provide care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Supporting individuals in activities, providing positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Ark's Information Management system.

Find out what your working week could look like here.

Hear from our current Support Workers here.

• No Previous Experience Required
  Ark provides full training, making this role perfect to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work
  Ark fully funds your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care, supported by our in-house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts
  Access discounts on brands including supermarkets, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and holidays.
• Career Progression
  Over 75% of managers in Care & Support roles have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program
  Access counselling, webinars, and support through our EAP website and app.
• Contracted hours to suit you
  Full-time, part-time, and relief roles available across Scotland.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
  Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
• Enhanced Overtime
  Hours worked over contractual hours are paid at an enhanced rate.

In return, Ark offers:

• 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

Our employees stay because they believe in our values, appreciate supportive management, and enjoy making a positive difference in supported people's lives.

Ark welcomes applications from both experienced Support Workers and newcomers to Social Care.

To apply, click the link below.

Please note:

Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

Scottish Charity No. SCO
15694

Previous experience in roles such as Care Worker, Social Worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, or Social Care Worker is an advantage but not essential, as Ark provides full training.