Job Description

The Vacancy

Reach your full potential as a Service Coordinator leading our Family Support Service in Dumfries and Galloway! If you are looking to play in making Scotland a better place to be, then this is the perfect role for you!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers Family Support Service

is recruiting a

Service Coordinator

on a full e permanent basis. This is an exiting and rare opportunity to join the Dumfries and Galloway team who provide support to families, children and young people in a community based setting.


As the

Service Coordinator

you will work closely with the Operational Manager leading and coordinate the effective delivery of three interlinked services supporting children, young people, and families affected by disability and emotional wellbeing needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that all services are safe, high-quality, outcomes-focused, and delivered in line with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practice.

Working pattern:

This is a

full time permanent

post offering

37 hours per week.

This is a

fully agile role

with a blend of service visits, office base and home working depending on service needs.

Flexibility

to work a variety of hours based on service needs will be require and may include occasional evenings and weekends. Due to the location of services you will be required to

travel across the D&G region

between our office bases in Stranraer & Dumfries providing support the team and people who depend on the service.

What you will need to be considered

A relevant practice qualification at a minimum of SCQF Level 7

(SVQIII)

with an ability to work towards a qualification at SCQF level 9 (Degree/SVQIIII) along with a management qualification at SCQF level 10 is required to be considered for this position as the

Registered Manager

Registration with or eligibility to register with a relevant professional or regulatory body (e.g. SSSC, NMC) within appropriate timescales. Evidence of ongoing professional development. It is

essential

you hold a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Desirable

Degree-level qualification in social work, health, education, community work, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) as well as a management qualification at SCQF level 10.

What's in it for you?

Substantial holiday entitlement Generous workplace pension Family-friendly working policies and procedures Life Assurance Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support


If you would like further information about the role please contact Tracy Rigley (Operational Manager) on 07551 019038.

Please note if selected interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd July.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer

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