The Vacancy
We are excited to invite compassionate and dedicated individuals to apply for positions at our Adult Supported Living Service in Paisley and Johnstone. As a Support Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering adults with complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives in a supported living or shared house environment.
Your new opportunity:
Quarriers is currently recruiting two full-time and one part-time Support Workers to join our services located in Paisley and Johnstone, Renfrewshire. In these roles, you will provide one-to-one support to adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, Prader-Willi syndrome, epilepsy, autism, distress behaviours, and dysphagia, who reside in supported living or shared home environments. Your support will empower individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives.
The individuals we support have diverse communication needs, some utilizing alternative methods. Therefore, the ability to understand and adapt to their unique needs is essential to provide effective support in line with their care plans and achieve positive outcomes. As aSupport Worker you will also help and assist with cooking, cleaning, personal care and assist in taking part in activities they enjoy while ensuring the person feels safe and secure.
Working pattern:
Full time - 39 hours weekly
Part time - 20 hours weekly
Early shift 7am/8am - 3pm/4pm
Late shift 2pm/3pm - 10pm.
9 hour sleepover rate
What you will need to bring to the role:
* Essential you are person centered in your approach to care.
* Confidence in managing and maintaining a safe and health environment while on shift.
* Ability to build long lasting relationships and understanding of individual needs.
* Flexibility to be able to work a variety of shifts.
* Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
* Willingness to train on the impact of trauma and understand paths for recovery.
* UK driving licence is desirable.
What's in it for you:
* Training, support, learning and development.
* HSF Health Cash Plans.
* 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
* £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c's apply)
* Registered with Concert for Carers.
* Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
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.
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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