This is a Relief Contract, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
The Vacancy
Are you looking for a meaningful way to support children and young people reach their full potential? We are looking for a caring individuals who shares Quarriers value's to join our lovely Countryview respite service.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers are currently recruiting Relief Intensive Support Practitioners to join our Countryview Respite service for Children and Families. Countryview is set in the idyllic location of the cosy Quarriers Village, Bridge of weir and provides support to children who have complex needs including medical complexities. The service offers 24 hour support to children and has a sensory room, beautiful outdoor garden with swings and playhouse for children to enjoy time and time again.
As an Intensive Support Practitioner you will be supporting children. You will be part of the team and working with others to ensure children are comfortable, administer medication and maintain a safe environment for all during. You will be skilled and an expert in managing conditions and support needs such as epilepsy, gastrostomy feeds, dysphagia, oxygen/c-pap therapy, neurodiverse children with autism, ODD, OCD and Dyspraxia. Some of the children you will be supporting can display distressed behaviour and significant complex trauma and you will be required to use your expertise to offer behavioural support when required.
Working pattern
This is a Relief position with varying hours weekly.
What you will need to be considered
What you will get in return
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.
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 six 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
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