Job Description

The Vacancy

Quarriers Glasgow North West Carers Service have an exciting opportunity

to recruit a Family Wellbeing Worker

Quarriers are an ambitious organisation and we believe that we have a role in making Scotland a better place.


North West Carers Service provides support to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages in the Northwest of Glasgow.

Your new opportunity

The successful candidate will be required to:

Identify and coordinate the provision of support for unpaid carers in NW Glasgow by co-producing Adult Carer Support Plans with carers which evidence outcomes that promotes positive wellbeing for carers and supports them to achieve balancing a life of their own alongside providing care.


The successful applicant will be a highly organised and self-motivated individual with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload, build professional relationships with wider HSCP colleagues, community-based projects and Education to support unpaid carers and their families

Working pattern:

This is a temporary role for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.


This role is an agile working role with blend of home/office/community settings dependant on service requirements.

37 hours per week

26,378 per annum

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with possible evening and weekend work

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January start date


Please note driving and access to your own vehicle is essential as you will be required to travel to various locations and participate/lead on group work.

What you'll bring

Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude Experienced in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel etc. Ability to build trusting relationships Empathy and excellent communication skills Excellent team player Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.

What you'll get

SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre

Generous leave

Training & development opportunities

??Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work

? ? Family-friendly policies

Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)

?Life Assurance & Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

?Access to Concerts for Carers

Successful applicants will be contacted on the closing date, with interviews being held on Wednesday 26th of November.

Quarriers have investors in People Platinum accreditation

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