Job Description

The Vacancy

Glasgow Connect 1

service is currently recruiting

Support Workers.

We deliver 24 hour care to individuals in their own home who have a wide range of support needs. As a

Support Worker

you will be providing support with their personal care and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives, some these include; keeping them safe, taking part in activities & interests, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.


We plan with the people we support to help them to meet their outcomes and ensure they are involved in all aspects of their service. We work closely with the people we support, their families and other professionals to make sure that the service provided is appropriate and the best that we can give.

Working pattern will vary depending on which service you are assigned to. Typical shifts would include:

Early shifts (mornings), late shifts (afternoons/evenings), day shifts & sleepover shifts. Please note we manage shifts on a rotational basis where staff work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the people we support and will include working weekends.


We are currently recruiting for a

30 hour contract.

Glasgow Connect 1 support people in the following locations:

Scotstounhill Maryhill Drumchapel

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. A full driving license is desirable.

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)


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

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