Job Description

The Vacancy

Join Quarriers as a Support Worker at Mearns View and reach your full potential!

Your new opportunity

Our

Adult Supported Living service

in

Newton Mearns

are looking for

Full Time Support Workers

to assist in the provision of individualised support to adults and/or young people, with a wide range of disabilities, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.


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.

Working pattern

: Mearns View offers a 3 week rolling rota for staff, which allows for forward planning and a better work life balance. We will consider individual requests depending if hours and pattern fits the service. are paid at an hourly rate of 12.60

. We are currently recruiting for a 39 hour contract.

What you'll bring

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.

Candidates must have a full manual UK drivers licence with a maximum of 3 points to be insured on Motability vehicles in the service.

The people we support like to go to activities that include driving long distances

What you'll get

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.

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