Nightshift Support Worker

Salary £13.45 per hour

Location Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire

Expiry 16/11/2026 23:59

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

The Vacancy

Be part of something new. Build relationships that last a lifetime. Change lives, including your own.

Quarriers is excited to be opening a brand-new supported living service in Kirkintilloch, providing personalised support to two gentlemen with learning disabilities as they transition into their new home.

This is a unique opportunity to join a service from the very beginning, helping shape a warm, welcoming and empowering environment where the people we support can thrive, grow in confidence and live the lives they choose.

As a Support Worker (Nightshift), you'll be much more than a carer. You'll be a trusted companion, advocate, mentor and champion, supporting people to achieve their personal goals, build meaningful relationships, develop independence and become active members of their local community. This approach reflects Quarriers' focus on person-centred support, independence, inclusion and helping people achieve positive outcomes.

Why This Opportunity Is Special

This isn't about joining an established team and following the status quo.

It's about being there from day one.

You'll help support two individuals through a significant life transition into their new home, creating routines, building confidence, encouraging independence and helping create a place where they feel safe, valued and empowered.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Help shape a brand-new support service from the ground up.
Build genuine and lasting relationships with the people you support.
Encourage choice, independence and personal achievement.
Make a meaningful difference every single day.
Work within a supportive, values-led organisation that invests in its people.

This is a 24/7 service. We are offering permanent contracts at 35 hours per week. 3 shifts one week and 4 the next week is the rotation. Shifts are 10 hours long and expected to start around 9pm or 10pm.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need previous care experience to succeed.

What matters most is that you share our values and have a genuine passion for supporting people to live fulfilling lives.

We'd love to hear from people who are:

✔ Kind and compassionate
✔ Positive and enthusiastic
✔ Reliable and committed
✔ Respectful of people's choices and individuality
✔ Strong communicators and team players
✔ Passionate about inclusion and equality

You'll Benefit From:

Comprehensive induction and training.
SVQ qualifications and career development opportunities.
Supportive management and regular supervision.
Access to employee wellbeing support.
Generous annual leave and pension benefits.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference.

Our Values

At Quarriers, we are guided by: Compassion ¦ Empowerment ¦ Inclusion ¦ Dignity ¦ Partnership ¦ Accountability ¦ Excellence ¦ Outcome-Focused Practice.

If you want a career where every day matters, where relationships come first, and where you can help people create the life they want, we'd love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be invited to a group assessment centre on the 19th or 20th of November.

Join Quarriers East Dunbartonshire team and help create a place that truly feels like home.

Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.

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.