Job Description

The Vacancy
Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives? We are looking for a caring individual who shares Quarriers value to join our team as a Family Wellbeing Worker.
At Aberdeen Carer Support Service, our service is to improve the wellbeing of unpaid Carers throughout Aberdeen to enable them to continue in their caring role, where appropriate and support them to have a life of their own.
We are looking for a full time (37 hours) Family Wellbeing Worker to join our team at Aberdeen Carer Support Service to improve the wellbeing of unpaid Carers throughout Aberdeen to enable them to continue in their caring role, where appropriate and support them to have a life of their own. The successful candidate may be required to support and/or supervise volunteers, apprentices or students.
This is a full time, permanent contract working 37 hours per week.
You will be required to:

• Order to improve referral, assessment and support processes for Carers, and to ensure joined up working to support families.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new community based groups for cares and cared for people of all ages.
• To assess the needs of unpaid carers within families to a consistently high standard and co-produce outcome based support plans which prioritise and address identified needs
• Offer a range of practical and emotional supports to Carers which minimises the negative impact of caring responsibilities and achieves positive wellbeing
• Facilitate group learning/activity programmes for individuals and families
• Utilise a range of tools to consult with Carers to ensure their views actively shape service delivery both locally and nationally.
• Adhere to a system of recording within the project which contributes to the overall evaluation of the service and plans for future service development.
• Undertake any other duties or responsibilities which are commensurate with the post

The role cover the whole of Aberdeen city, therefore you will not operate within a defined geographic area at any one time, but will be required to cover other areas as required e.g. in the event of other staff absences.
What you will need to succeed/bring to the role

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Ability to build trusting long-lasting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• It is essential for the successful candidate to have access to a car

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
• Family friendly working policies and procedures.
• HSF Health Cash Plans.
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
• 500 refer a friend scheme (t&c's apply)
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Workplace Pension.
• Registered with Concert for Carers.
• Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Christmas saving scheme.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people's lives.
Benefits
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace pension
Christmas savings scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Long service rewards
Significant discount opportunities