Job Description

The Vacancy

Are you passionate about supporting others to live a fulfilling life while achieving their dreams and goals? Are you flexible and looking for a role where you can learn and develop while aligning our organisations core values to all you do? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you to be part of our dedicated team at William Quarriers Epilepsy Centre.

Your new opportunity

The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre

, which is the only residential assessment and treatment centre in Scotland for adults with epilepsy. The Centre is an independent hospital providing unique epilepsy services for patients and clinicians across Scotland.


Our Epilepsy Community Outreach services across the north east of Scotland support people who have epilepsy as well as those who support them. We offer information, advice and training as well as running support groups to give people the chance to speak to others who know what they're going through.


We are currently looking for a

full time Healthcare Assistant

, to work alongside our dedicated hospital team, to offer support and guidance to the people that attend our service.

This is a permanent full time position working 39 hours per week.

At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and excellent learning and development opportunities. We are a SVQ accredited centre. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers exciting careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives.

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. Due to the location of the services and shift patterns we recommend candidates have access to their own transport.

What's in it for you?

SVQ qualifications

via our accredited centre

Generous leave

: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)

Training & development

opportunities

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Opportunity to change lives

through meaningful work

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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)

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Life Assurance & Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

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Access to Concerts for Carers

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