Support Worker

Salary £12.00 per hour

Location Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir

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

The Vacancy

Ever considered a role where people are at the heart of all you do? Are you keen to learn, develop and thrive in a an environment which is fun, safe and caring? If so, then you should join our short breaks service Riverview located in Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir.

Your new opportunity

Riverview is a service which provides short breaks to adults with a wide range of needs. Individuals who visit the service time and time again have a great experience and we strive to ensure everyone's needs are met, they receive the support they deserve and in turn leave with long lasting positive memories. We provide 24 hour care, and support every aspect of their daily life while they visit the service which includes cooking, cleaning & personal care.

Riverview is a service where the people being supported is at the heart and focus of every day decisions. We are expanding our staff team and are on the look out for passionate people who will share our values and who can bring a caring, hard working work ethic to all they do.

Working pattern: To be considered you must be flexible to work a variety of shifts to meet the needs for the people we support. Rota's are carried out 4-6 weeks rota in advanced and you will be required to work mornings, evenings and weekends to ensure cover is in place.

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.
Due to the location of the services and shift patterns we recommend candidates have access to their own transport.

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.

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

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.