Relief Support Worker

Salary £13.45 per hour

Location Cowdenbeath, Fife

Expiry 28/08/2026 23:59

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

The Vacancy

Quarriers Fife Adult Supported Living Services, Cowdenbeath

Are you passionate about supporting people within your community? Do you thrive as part of a supportive team and want to work for an organisation that genuinely values and invests in its staff? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team in Cowdenbeath, Fife, helping adults live independent, fulfilling lives.

Your New Opportunity

Quarriers Fife Adult Supported Living Services is currently recruiting for a Relief Female Support Worker to join our friendly and experienced team.

Our service is based within a beautiful and peaceful setting in Cowdenbeath, comprising of six cottages. One cottage serves as a central hub where staff can access support, resources, and peer networking opportunities. The remaining five cottages are home to the people we support, providing a welcoming environment that promotes independence and wellbeing.

In this role, you will support adults with learning disabilities and emotional or mental health support needs to live as independently as possible. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities such as cooking, household tasks, social and leisure activities, and, where required, personal care.

As a Relief Support Worker, you will play an important role in providing flexible support across the service, helping to cover annual leave, sickness absence, and periods of increased support. Every shift offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, building positive relationships with the people we support and helping them achieve their personal goals.

You will encourage independence, promote inclusion, and support individuals to access opportunities, activities, and hobbies within their local community.

We are committed to helping our staff succeed and will provide you with the training, guidance, and development opportunities needed to thrive in your role.

Working Pattern

As a Relief Support Worker, you will work on a flexible, as-needed basis to support the service and the people we support.

Our day shifts typically run between 7:45am and 8:00pm, and flexibility is essential as our services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Relief staff have the opportunity to accept shifts that fit their availability while supporting the needs of the service.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible work, additional hours alongside other commitments, or an opportunity to gain valuable experience within social care.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about supporting others and building meaningful relationships.
Compassionate, caring, and committed to helping people achieve positive outcomes.
Enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive in their approach to work.
Able to draw on transferable skills and life experience to empower and support individuals.
A strong problem-solver who remains focused on finding positive solutions.
Resilient, dependable, and able to remain calm under pressure.
An excellent listener with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Confident using IT systems and digital communication tools.

A full driving licence is desirable.

Why Join Quarriers?

At Quarriers, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. By joining our relief team, you'll become part of an organisation that is committed to supporting both the people we work with and the staff who make that support possible.

Whether you're looking for flexible work, experience within social care, or the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Quarriers and help people live the lives they choose, with the support they need to thrive.

What's in it for you?

Generous holiday entitlement
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 via Quarriers website.

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.