The Vacancy
If you are passionate about supporting others, then a Support Role role at Quarriers is the job for you! We have an excellent opportunity to join one of our Dunn Street Service !
Your new opportunity
We are Quarriers Dunn Street Service. Our service is based in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire. Dunn Street is a 6 bedded Short Break Service, supporting Adults from 18 - 70 from the West Dunbartonshire Area.
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in providing vital support to the people who use our service while giving their Carers the well-deserved break they require.
Your duties are varied, and no two days will be the same, we require our Support Workers to be flexible.
We also provide 1-2-1 support, where an overnight rate is in place for staff.
Due to the location of our the location of the service, having a driving license is desirable .
Nightshift starts at 10pm and finishes at 9am Monday to Friday, finishing at 8am Saturday and Sunday. Working on a rota of 4 nights one week and 3 nights the following. Sleepover shifts are paid at an hourly rate of £13.58 and can also offer extra earning potential .
Above all we want Support Workers that shares in our values.
• A commitment to excellence and being the best we can
• Outcome focused - enabling people we support to achieve their goals
• Showing dignity and respect to all people that you'll be working with
• Being open and honest to all those we support and work with.
What you will need to succeed/bring to the role
• Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
• Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
• Good IT & communication skills.
• A full driving license is desirable.
What you will get in return
• 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.
• 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.
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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