Intensive Support Worker

Quarriers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking social care charity as an Intensive Support Worker, where you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable young men. This full-time position offers a chance to make a real difference in their lives by building trusting relationships and helping them regain self-esteem. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including access to physiotherapy and occupational health, this is an excellent opportunity for compassionate individuals looking to grow in a rewarding career. Embrace your therapeutic role and help shape positive futures for those who need it most.

Benefits

Blue Light Card

Concert for Carers

Retailer discounts

Generous annual leave

Free occupational health

Life Assurance

Access to physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people facing homelessness and trauma.
• Recognised qualification in social care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in building self-esteem and independence.
• Provide therapeutic support to individuals with attachment issues.

Skills

Supporting young people

Building trusting relationships

Compassion and empathy

Experience in housing support

Driving license

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Do you have the skills to support young people who have a history of trauma? Are you currently working in Housing Support and looking for your next move? If so, you should join Quarriers as an Intensive Support Worker for our WHAT IF (Male) outreach service in Glasgow!

Your new role

Quarriers WHAT IF (Male) Service is recruiting 3 full-time Intensive Support Workers who have the skills to support young people in supported accommodation.

The WHAT IF (Male) team is looking for qualified individuals who will embrace their therapeutic role and provide appropriate re-nurturing and healing to young people with attachment issues and fear of rejection.

As an Intensive Support Worker, you will ensure that people's needs are met by building trusting relationships with the young men and helping them build self-esteem, which will enable them to move towards independence.

Working pattern: Quarriers offers 3 full-time, permanent contracts working 39 hours per week. You will work over an 8-week rolling rota with shifts of 8am - 4pm (Early Shift) and 2pm - 10pm (Late Shift), with 4 out of 8 weekends off.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Previous experience working with young people who have experienced homelessness, difficulties with alcohol/substances, emotional or mental health difficulties.
• Recognised Social Care Qualification SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
• Previous experience in housing support or a similar role.
• Compassion and empathy to support and listen to people who have experienced trauma in their childhood or young lives.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent competitive salary
• Access to Quarriers staff benefits including Blue Light Card, Concert for Carers, and other retailer discounts
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to free occupational health and physiotherapy
• Life Assurance
• HSF

For more information, please see the attached Job Role Profile.

Quarriers has Investors in People Platinum accreditation and is a Scottish Living Wage Employer.

The successful candidate must register with SSSC within three months.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults, and families facing extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

Benefits include free physiotherapy and occupational health, and 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.