Location Quarriers Village, Bridge Of Weir
Expiry 01/08/2025 23:59
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.
The Vacancy
Join the Quarriers team in the heart of Quarriers Village as a Support Worker and be part of something truly life-changing. You'll play a vital role in empowering people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs to live full, independent lives—providing compassionate, person-centred care every step of the way.
Your New Opportunity Awaits!
We're excited to be recruiting 1xFull-Time and 1 x Part-Time (Female Only)Support Workers to join our well-established adult supported living services, based in the peaceful and scenic surroundings of Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir.
As a Support Worker, you’ll become part of a dedicated, supportive team that puts people at the heart of everything we do. You’ll provide tailored, person-centred support, helping individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs live happy, empowered, and fulfilling lives.
This is a truly rewarding 1:1 role where you’ll play a key part in supporting people to achieve their personal goals, grow in confidence, and enjoy greater independence. No two days are ever the same – and every day brings the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.
Working Pattern
We’re offering flexible contracts ranging from 20 to 39 hours per week, giving you the opportunity to find a work-life balance that suits you. To meet the needs of the people we support, you’ll work a variety of shifts—including days, evenings, weekends, and occasional sleepovers—so flexibility is essential. In return, you’ll enjoy a dynamic, fulfilling role.
What you will need to bring to the role
* Compassion and kindness to all here at Quarriers, and we will do the same in return.
* Enthusiasm,self-motivation and reflection on your daily practice.
* Experience is not essential, however, you must have the abilityto apply transferable life experience and skills in your practice to provide dignity and the best possibleoutcomesthe people we support.
* Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
* Please note a full UK drivers license is essential as there is no reliablebus route or public transport to this area.
What’s in it for you?
* Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
* 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.
* Opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life.
* 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.
* 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 threemonths 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.
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Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
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