Support Worker
Free physiotherapy
Discount opportunities
Christmas savings scheme

Support Worker

Salary £10.90 per hour
Location Greenock, Inverclyde
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This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Are you looking for a part time, permanent role as a Support Worker in Greenock? Are you passionate about supporting adults in a person-centred way while helping them reach their goals and ambitions? If so, then this is a great role for you!

Your new opportunity 

Quarriers Westview Care Home based in Greenock has been established since 2001 providing residential accommodation and support to a maximum of eight adults. We are currently recruiting part time, Support Workers offering 20-30 hours per week to join our dedicated team. The service has two properties in close proximity. The main house is a large detached villa and The Coach House was purpose built in the grounds of Westview. Our ethos is building a relationship with each individual, establishing trust and bringing together a person centred support to deliver the best residential care. 

Working pattern: We are offering part time, permanent contracts between 20-30 hour per week. To meeting the needs of the people we support and ensure support is offered 24/7 you will work based on a planned rota which will include early, late & weekend shifts on a rotational basis. There will also be additional sleepover shifts and those are paid at an hourly rate of £10.90. 

What you will need to bring to the role 

  • Compassion, understanding and ability to work under pressure.
  • Confident in work with people 1:2:1 and in a community-based setting.
  • Ability to identify and respond affectively to individual emotional support needs.
  • Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
  • Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills and able to record care planning.
  • Driving licence is 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 (pro rata for part time)
  • Training, support, learning and development.
  • 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 further information about the role can be found in the Job Role Profile. 

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

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation. 

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.

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

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