Support Practitioner Lochgelly

Lochgelly Support Practitioners

Full time Contracts available Female Only**

Earn up to 26526.23 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 (25947.47 pro rata).

After successfully completing your probation period your hourly rate increases to 13.75 (26526.23 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.

Its one of the ways we aim to support a more sustainable and valued social care workforce.

The Lochgelly service currently provides care to 10 supported people who live in Lochgelly and the surrounding areas. Some people live in their own homes while others stay with their families.

Getting to know the people we support is at the heart of what we do working with them to learn about how they want us to support them. Support can range from a walk round Loch Ore Meadows help with finances a cup of tea at the Lochgelly centre shopping helping with personal care or going to the bingo. There are regular get-togethers in the community for people to meet and enjoy themselves.

Shifts can range from 3 hours to 16 hours over 7 days. There are really good travel links in and around Lochgelly with local bus routes and a train station. We have an established staff team to guide and support new people joining the team.

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.

Why Ark

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

• Annual Leave Buy & Sell SchemeEmployees 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

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 Practitioner or new to Social role may also be referred to as Support Worker Care Assistant or Care Worker in other organisations.

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 theRecruitment Team on 0 or at

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person.

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