Support Worker

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer:Quarriers

Position:Support Worker

Salary:£13.45 per hour 

Job Types: Part-time Full time

Location: Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

The Vacancy

Have you ever considered a role as a Support Worker where you can nurture supportive relationships and promote inclusive communities?

If you are keen to learn and develop while supporting others then this is a great opportunity for you to join our Dunn Street Project Short Breaks Service!

Your new opportunity

Dunn Street Project Short Breaks Service works in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partners to offer residential respite support for adults (aged 16-65) with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The service provides person-centred respite care and support to people across the West Dunbartonshire area on a planned or emergency basis.

The Team at Dunn Street is committed to providing high quality, person-centred respite. We will value and respect all who visit and use the service, promote inclusion at every level and work

with individuals, carers and other key partners to enrich the lives of the people who use our service.

This is a full time (39 hours per week) post.

Working pattern: Join our team and benefit from a 4 day working week, giving you the time and flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.

We are committed to helping our staff feel confident, supported and valued with:

• A 4 day working week out of 7 designed to promote a healthy work like balance.
• Mandatory training to ensure you have the skills to thrive.
• Regular Supervision for ongoing support and development.
• Mentoring to help you grow in your role and reach your potential.
• A supportive team environment where your well being matters.

If you’re caring, reliable, compassionate and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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 for manual vehicles is desirable

What you’ll get in return

SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
Generous leave
Training & development opportunities
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

Apply today!

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

Savings Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Significant Discount Opportunities

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