Family Support Worker

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible shifts

Training opportunities

Job summary

Quarriers is seeking Relief Family Support Workers to join our Dumfries and Galloway Family Support Service. This part-time role offers varied evening and weekend shifts, supporting children with disabilities, young people and families with practical, emotional and holistic help.

You will build trusted relationships, provide tailored practical and emotional support, help young people develop confidence and life skills, and work with a warm, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and a great listener
• Flexible, creative and ready to get stuck in
• Available for evenings and weekends
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Driver with access to own vehicle required

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with children, young people and families
• Offer practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
• Help young people grow in confidence, resilience and life skills
• Work with a warm, supportive team
• Create lasting, positive change for the people we support

Job description

Organisation: Quarriers

Full Time / Part Time: Part time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Location: Dumfries or Stranraer

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Varied Hours Available

Closing Date: 2026-10-31

Do you believe every child and young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you have spare time at evenings and weekends to help people in your community?

We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate people to join our Dumfries & Galloway Family Support Service as a Relief Family Support Worker. You’ll support children with disabilities, young people and families with practical, emotional and holistic help that makes a real difference.

We have opportunities in Stranraer & Newton Stewart

No two days are the same. One day you might help a young person build confidence through activities; the next, you could be shaping outcome plans that help them thrive. Every day, your work will matter.

Relief posts – flexible shifts that fit around other commitments

Evenings from 3:30pm until 8:30pm

Weekends- 3-to-5 hour shifts on Saturdays & Sundays

What better to do with your spare time than earn some extra money and help people in your community!

What you’ll do

• Build trusted relationships with children, young people and families


• Offer practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs


• Help young people grow in confidence, resilience and life skills


• Work with a warm, supportive team


• Create lasting, positive change for the people we support

What we’re looking for

• Caring, patient and a great listener


• Passionate about supporting children, young people and families


• Flexible, creative and ready to get stuck in


• Available for evenings and weekends


• Confident working independently and as part of a team

Please note you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle to be considered for this role.

Experience in family support, social care or community work is helpful, but empathy, curiosity and a genuine desire to help others grow are just as important.

What you’ll get in return

• SVQ Qualifications Through Our Accredited Centre


• Generous leave


• Training and development


• Meaningful work that changes lives


• Family-friendly policies


• Health benefits, including HSF cash plans, physio and occupational health


• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme


• £500 refer-a-friend bonus T&Cs apply


• Life assurance and pension


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Access to Concerts for Carers

Join a team where your kindness and creativity can help transform lives.

Full details are available in the attached Job Role Profile.

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.