Edinburgh Support Practitioner

Edinburgh Support Practitioner

Full time & Part time contracts available!

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.

Ark is recruiting Full time & Part time Support Practitioner 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 a day care.

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.

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

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
• 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.
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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 Worker or new to Social Care.

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.