Family Support Worker

Quarriers; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Dumfries is seeking a part-time Family Support Worker to provide essential support to children with autism and disabilities. The role involves working closely with families and ensuring access to activities that foster inclusion. This position offers professional development opportunities, a generous holiday package, and a supportive working environment. Hours are flexible to meet the needs of the children and families served.

Benefits

Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and development

Health Cash Plans

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Workplace Pension

Access to health services

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism and disabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to children in their home and community.
• Assist young people in accessing activities and creating inclusive opportunities.

Skills

Compassion

Outcome focused approach

Ability to support children with disabilities

Education

SVQ qualifications

Job description

Quarriers is recruiting a part time Family Support Worker in Dumfries! Reach your full potential by supporting young people and families in the local community!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers Family Support Service located in Dumfries is hiring a part time Family Support Worker to deliver person centred support to children with autism, learning and physical disabilities.

As a Family Support Worker you will support children within the local community and their own home while guided by individual outcome based support plans. You will play a key part in assisting young people accessing activities and creating inclusive opportunities while making Scotland a better place to be.

Working pattern: This is a part time, permanent post offering 16 hours per week. Evenings and occasional weekends will be required to meet the needs of children, young people & families and may include pick up from school at 3pm. A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is desirable but not essential.

If you are compassionate, outcome focused and genuinely care about helping people, then this is a great role for you!

What’s in it for You?

• Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our accredited SVQ Centre

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Ongoing training, learning and development

• HSF Health Cash Plans

• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

• Life Assurance and Workplace Pension

• Access to health services including physiotherapy and occupational health

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th October.

Salaries are based on FTE 37 (part time pro rata)