Support Practitioner

On-site in East Lothian·Added 1 month ago (last checked 28 Oct)

Ark Housing

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Our summary

Salary: Up to £27,960 a year
Work mode: On-site, East Lothian
Contract: Temporary
Holiday: 36 days holiday
Pension: 4% employer pension
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Earn up to £27,960.08 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 (£27,350.04 pro rata).

After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£27,960.08 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.

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.
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

The role

East Lothian Support Practitioners - Musselburgh

East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh.

'We have a lovely team of Support Practitioners in East Lothian who are really supportive. Our supported people love getting outside whether that be sitting on a bench for a chat or getting involved with gardening.' - Chrissy, Care & Support Manager East & Mid Lothian

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

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Practitioner or new to Social Care.

This role may also be referred to as Support Worker, Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.

What you'll do

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.

How you'll work

1 x Part Time & 1 x Full Time post available - Female only**

Musselburgh supports 6 people in one block of flats. There is a sleepover shifts, early shifts starting from 8am and late shifts that can finish up to 9pm. There are great bus links with Edinburgh to our Musselburgh Service.

During your induction and training period you will work alongside our experienced team members, once your training is complete this role will involve lone working.

Why Ark?

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

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.

Hiring process

Apply now by clicking the link below to complete the online application form.

Please ensure your CV/profile contains your full employment history, qualifications and any relevant experience, as this information will be considered alongside your responses to the application questions.

Should you choose to use AI tools to support your application, we ask that you do this thoughtfully. We encourage you to ensure your application reflects your own voice, experience, and motivations. We value authenticity and want to understand your individual strengths and perspectives.

If you have any questions please contact the Recruitment Team on 0131 447 9027 or at PSTeam@arkha.org.uk.

All interviews are conducted in person.