Jobs in Midlothian West, Midlothian

Can you contribute to supporting adults with learning disabilities? We are looking for an experienced Payroll/Finance Assistant to aid our Finance Team in this aim.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• An ability to demonstrate St Joseph’s Services core values
• Able to work as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience of payroll processing
• Maintain confidentiality
• Honesty and reliability
• Interested, motivated and committed
• Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people.
• Prior experience of SAGE Line 50 and SAGE Payroll
• Competent IT skills.

Desirable:

• Ability to understand finance instructions/systems
• Full, clean driving licence

Enjoy the flexibility of job sharing whilst having a pivotal role within St Joseph’s Senior Leadership Team.

Can you make a difference in an organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities?

This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Essentials:

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Work at all times within the values of St Joseph’s Services and act in ways that create a healthy and respectful environment for all.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams to provide high quality care and support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Flexibility to take on a variety of working-hours: On-call, sleepover, extra-curricular activities.

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.