Support Practitioner

Care Assistant focuses on working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.

What the role involves

• 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.
• 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.
• 4% Contributory pension scheme.
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark.
• Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Practitioner or new to Social Care.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant care, clinical, support, registration, DBS, or safeguarding requirements may apply.

Confirmed role details

• At Ark, all Support Practitioners are paid at least the Real Living Wage, currently £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 pro rata).
• After successfully completing your probation period, your hourly rate increases to £13.75 (£26,526.23 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 t.
• It’s one of the ways we aim to support a more sustainable and valued social care workforce.

Candidate fit

• patience, dignity, clear communication, and dependable care standards

Known job details

• Pay: £26,526