Galashiels Support Worker

Galashiels Support Workers

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

Full time: 37 hours per week. Part time: 16 hours per week.

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 supports 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 that allows people to live their lives to the fullest potential.

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

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicating and working 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 the Arks website

• No Previous Experience Required – Ark provides full training so no prior experience is needed, 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 – access a portal with thousands 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 EAP gives all employees access to counselling sessions, weekly webinars and an EAP website & app.
• Contracted hours to suit you – we have full‑time, part‑time and relief roles available throughout Scotland.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme – employees can 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 are eligible for an enhanced rate.

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

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.
• 4 % contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 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 the lives of our supported peoples, 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 the Arks online application form at

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.