Jobs in St Andrews, Fife

About Families First St Andrews

Families First has been proudly embedded in the local community since 2001. We exist to improve the lives of children and young people aged 5-16 years, and their families, across North East Fife by providing practical help, emotional support, and life changing opportunities. Through our therapeutic, person-centered and trauma informed support services, we walk alongside families facing challenges and adversities; helping them thrive.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and values driven Services Manager to lead our service team and help shape the next stage of our development. If you’re motivated by making a meaningful impact and inspiring others to do their best work, we would love to hear from you. The Services Manager plays a central leadership role at Families First. You will oversee the day to day delivery of our services, support a talented and dedicated team, and ensure we continue to provide safe, effective, and person centered support to the families who rely on us. This is a varied and rewarding post — perfect for someone who loves working with people, leading teams, and improving services for children, young people and families in a charity setting.

In addition to an awarding role, the successful candidate will receive

• An annual leave allowance of 36 days per annum, inclusive of public holidays.

• Additional long service leave, which is awarded after 7, 14 and 21 years’ service.

• Pension Scheme enrolment with a 5% employer contribution.

• External supervision offered to support you in your role.

Applicants should read the Job Description and Person Specification fully to ensure they have the skills to fulfil the role.

This post is a regulated role for both children and adults and thus subject to a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) criminal background check.

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.

Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.

We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.

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.

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.

View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Why Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
• Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

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 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.