Job Description

The Vacancy

If you are the kind of person that embraces supporting others, then a Senior Support Worker role at Quarriers is the job for you! We have an excellent opportunity to join our Glasgow Sole Service!

Your new opportunity

Glasgow Sole

supports Adults with Learning Disabilities and other additional needs, in a range of different settings, from their own tenancies to shared supported living throughout Glasgow north east and south.


We provide

24 hour

support, supporting people socially, personally and within all aspects of their life. We work closely with the people we support as well as their families and other professionals to make sure we are always providing the best care for everyone.


As a

Senior Support Worker

, your duties would fall under the following areas:

Coaching and mentoring front line staff, providing support and regular supervision. Identifying the training needs of your team and ensuring that training is provided. Creating the monthly rota for your team, managing holiday cover and absence. Developing your team's ability to create accurate and effective support plans. On-call responsibilities with support of senior managers 24/7 Planning and facilitating meetings with individuals and important people in their lives to gather information for support plans. Collaborating with external agencies, such as individuals' families or Social Work Services. Ensuring compliance with standards set by the SSSC, Care Inspectorate, and Quarriers. Representing Quarriers' values positively when working with multi-agency teams.

By combining a supportive management structure with an autonomous culture, we are creating an environment that values and invests in the professional growth of the staff members while also giving them the freedom to excel in their roles. This can contribute to a positive work culture and ultimately improve the quality of support provided to individuals.


This is a

permanent

role working

39

hours per week. Shift pattern will be discussed with the successful candidate. The hours are split between administration duties and hands on support.

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.

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.

Glasgow Sole's managerial team are supportive, enthusiastic always willing to go the extra mile for each other.


So why not apply now!

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