Job Description

The Vacancy

We are Quarriers, Glasgow East Dunbartonshire service. We are a Supported Living Service, where we provide care and support services for adults with learning disabilities and some with more complex brain injuries. We are seeking to recruit new Support Workers for multiple contracts.

Your new opportunity

Your duties are varied, and no two days will be the same, we require our

Support Workers

to be

flexible

.


Some of our service users are supported within their

own homes

or at home with their

families

.


We also provide

1-2-1

support, including supporting 3 people overnight, where an

overnight rate

is in place for staff.


Your daily duties may include some support with personal care needs and household chores, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening at the allotment, shopping & banking trips and social occasions.


Due to the location of our services and the rural location of some of the people we support, having a

driving license

is

desirable

.


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. Sleepover shifts are paid at an extra hourly rate and can also offer extra earning potential.

Above all we want Support Workers that shares in our values.

A commitment to excellence and being the best we can Outcome focused - enabling people we support to achieve their goals Showing dignity and respect to all people that you'll be working with Being open and honest to all those we support and work with

.

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 you'll get in return

Training & development

opportunities

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Opportunity to change lives

through meaningful work

? ?

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)

?

Life Assurance & Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

?

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