Relief Support Worker

Galashiels Relief Support Worker

£12.60 per hour

The Galashiels service provides support to individuals within Galashiels and the surrounding towns with activities such as horse riding, golf, bowling and tennis. This enables our supported people to live full lives and be involved in the different local communities around the Borders. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and promote independence and life skills to our supported people.

We are actively involved in activities and groups and are always looking to achieve new outcomes, which will support a wide range of people with their day-to-day living. Join our team and help us continue to deliver a high standard of care which allows people to live their lives to the fullest potential.

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.

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.

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 provides 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 fit shifts around your life. With our relief roles you only pick up the shifts that suit you.
• 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.
• Employee Discounts. Employee Discounts Portal with thousands 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.

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 people's 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.

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.

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