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.

About Us

Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR) was established in 2019 following the merger of SVR and Scottish Veterans’ Housing Association. We date back to 1910 and we are Scotland’s oldest military charity. We undertake charitable giving and provides supported housing for homeless Veterans and former members of the Merchant Marine who are in need. As well as person-centred housing support we offer a range of recreational activities and a counselling service.

We are a Registered Social Landlord and are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator, the Care Inspectorate, and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. Further details of our work can be found at: svronline.org.

About you

You are a dynamic and enthusiastic professional who is an experienced in the provision of housing support (min. 3 years) or similar. You will support the implementation of our Vision and Mission, applying our Values to deliver the safety, health, comfort, and welfare of residents in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health and Social Care Standards.

You are an effective communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge of housing support, welfare rights and benefit issues, HMO and policies and procedures.

It is essential that you have or are willing to work towards achieving an SVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent qualification or above, as approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for this grade of post within 18 months of commencement, secure and maintain registration with the SSSC.

Summary purpose of job

The Housing Support Worker proactively delivers housing support to our Veterans as part of a team.

Main responsibilities

• To undertake intensive housing support and other forms of support with vulnerable veterans who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness.
• Proactively support veterans into permanent accommodation.
• Support the stability of a veteran where they are unable to move to other accommodation.
• Carry out duties in accordance with our Vision, Values and Mission.
• Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety & risk management requirements.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Supporting all colleagues to ensure residents abide by the terms of occupancy, taking appropriate action in conjunction with other teams where necessary.

Housing Support responsibilities

• Responsible for the proactive delivery of intensive housing support and other support services to allocated caseload of veterans in line with the Care Inspectorate’s Health & Social Care Standards.
• Support Veterans to comply with their terms of occupancy including any arrears, antisocial behaviour, or any other issue.
• Responsible for working with veterans to agree their housing support plan, including goals, risk assessments and reviews using provided tools.
• Support Veterans to maximise income and state benefits including housing benefit.
• Support veterans to manage their finances and debts effectively to meet their goals.
• Support veterans to maximise their future housing options, including assisting veterans to secure furnishing grants, etc.
• Support Veterans to access training, education and employment.
• Support veterans to secure health services to meet their physical and mental health needs.
• Support veterans to address addiction issues.
• Signpost and refer to other specialist services.

General responsibilities

• Comply with staff handbook.
• If required, participate in on call arrangements for out of office hours support.
• Comply with PPE and lone worker requirements.
• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council and comply with their code of conduct for employees.
• Meet the objectives of SVR’s registration with the Care Inspectorate.
• Monitor and report on allocated KPIs.
• Provide reports as reasonably requested by line manager.
• From time to time, carry out any other duty as reasonably requested by the Manager.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Within this role you will be working as part of the Service team, maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment in the service for our supported people.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

This role is stationed at our new Irvine service in North Ayrshire. We are looking for a domestic cleaner who will be working in a social care setting ensuring a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for residents, specialising in infection control and room sanitisation.

Key duties include adhering to COSHH regulations, cleaning of communal areas, and respecting resident privacy, as well as maintenance of staff areas and communal areas of buildings and grounds. In flat void cleaning and prepping with quick turnover to a high standard, candidates need to be able to undertake physically demanding tasks and be able to work on own initiative.

Due to the nature of the service, confidentiality and professionalism is a must for anyone offered the post.

There is a variety of tasks to undertake and applicants should hold a strong knowledge of health and safety processes.

Must be willing to attend training which may extend working hours on those days and have a focus on personal development .

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