Intensive Support Practitioner (Nightshift)

Salary £29,289 per annum (part time pro rata)

Location Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir

Expiry 24/11/2026 23:59

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

The Vacancy

Turn Your Night Into Something Meaningful

Join Quarriers’ Countryview Short Breaks Service and play your part in making Scotland a better place to be.

About Countryview

Set within beautiful, peaceful countryside, Countryview is a specialist short breaks service supporting children and young people aged 5 to 18 with learning disabilities.

For the children and young people who stay with us, a short break is an opportunity to build confidence, make friends, enjoy new experiences and develop their independence. For their families, it provides reassurance that their loved one is safe, supported and having fun while they take a well-deserved break.

Your New Role

We’re looking for caring, skilled and committed Intensive Support Practitioners (Nightshift) to join our dedicated team.

Throughout the night, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people can rest comfortably and feel secure.

Every shift is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, not only to the young people staying with us, but also to the families who rely on our service.

You’ll work 2 to 3 nightshifts per week on a rota across 7 days, so flexibility will be important.

Intensive Support Practitioner (Nightshift)

Permanent contracts available:

22 hours per week
33 hours per week

Pay & Benefits

£15.02 per hour
Enhanced rate of £16.00 per hour between midnight and 7am
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Support to achieve required qualifications
A rewarding career with one of Scotland’s leading social care charities

What You’ll Bring

To join our team, you’ll need to already hold one of the following qualifications and be willing to work towards achieving the other within an agreed timeframe:

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), with a commitment to work towards achieving your HNC

An HNC, with a commitment to work towards achieving your SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).

Above all, you’ll be passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Why Countryview?

Countryview is a purpose-built, fully accessible short breaks service with specialist facilities including residential short break accommodation, a multi-sensory room and sensory garden, all designed to create positive experiences for the children and young people who stay with us.

Be Part of Something Rewarding

Some roles are just jobs. This is an opportunity to help children and young people thrive, give families valuable time to recharge and finish each shift knowing your work genuinely matters.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

Quarriers holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

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.