Support Worker

Salary £10.90 per hour

Location Glasgow - Lenzie

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives? If so, then we have a great opportunity as a Support Worker within our Adult Supported Living Services in East Dunbartonshire!

Your new organisation

Quarriers is a unique, inspirational Scottish social care charity. 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.

Your new opportunity

Our dedicated team in East Dunbartonshire support adults with learning and physical disabilities, and acquired brain injuries, through providing direct physical assistance, emotional support, advice and encouragement in all areas of everyday living. This ranges from helping with housework to enjoying a full and active life through activities in the community.

East Dunbartonshire services have opportunities throughout East Dunbartonshire including Kirkintilloch, Milton of Campsie, Bishopbriggs, Milngavie and Bearsden. The services support people with physical and learning disabilities.

Working pattern: Hours are variable to meet the needs of the people we support who require 24 hour care. Where possible we will accommodate and offer flexibility; rotas are distributed at least 4 weeks in advance. Contracts can be 16 hours, 20 hours or 30 hours depending on availability. Sleepover shifts are paid at an hourly rate of £10.90.

What you will need to succeed/bring to the role

Strong self-awareness, resilience and excellent people skills
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.
Experience or knowledge in the field of learning disabilities, however not essential.

What's in it for you

Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
Generous holiday entitlement, 29 annual holiday days + 4 public holidays for support staff, rising to 34 days annual leave and 4 public holidays after 5 years.
Training, support, learning and development.
Opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life.
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)
Cycle to work scheme.
Christmas saving scheme.

For more information on these roles please contact Clare Power on 07812 228 524.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive learning and development opportunities. We are a SVQ accredited centre. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

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.