Job Description

The Vacancy

Are you looking for a role where you can support young people who have experienced homelessness? We have a great role for you supporting and mentoring young people achieve their dreams and goals. WHAT IF female service as a Relief Project Worker.

Your new opportunity

We are currently recruiting

Relief Project Worker

to join our dedicated

WHAT IF female

service based in the south side of Glasgow. Our service supports males from the age of

18-25.

Some of the young people supported may have experienced

trauma

and hardship, including abuse, neglect, witnessing experiences such as crime, domestic violence, mental illness, and alcohol / substance use, often resulting in long-term effects on their, health, wellbeing, development, and learning.


As a key member of the relief team, you will adapt to each environment as each service offers person centred support which is tailored to individual needs. We are looking for people who can

build rapport

, provide emotional support and ensure each young person's voice is heard.

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This is a

relief role

and shifts offered will depend on service needs, shifts can typically run as days, evenings, weekends and nightshifts.

What you will need to bring to the role

Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives. Enthusiasm and self-motivation. Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals. Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes. Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener. Good IT & communication skills. Driving licence is essential due to the nature of the role covering across Glasgow.

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre. Training, support, learning and development. Opportunity to make a difference to someone's life. HSF Health Cash Plans. 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme. 500 refer a friend scheme (t&c's apply) Registered with Concert for Carers. Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)


Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.

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