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Quarriers; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Generous leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Quarriers, Dunn Street Project Short Breaks Service in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred respite care for adults with learning disabilities. The role runs 39 hours weekly on a 4-day pattern, offering flexibility and a chance to make a real difference.

You will join a committed team, work with carers and partners, and help create inclusive community opportunities while promoting wellbeing and coordinated support.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and kind approach to support people.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable.
• Able to apply life experience to support individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred respite care for adults with learning disabilities.
• Support individuals day-to-day and promote inclusive communities.
• Work with carers and partners to enrich the lives of service users.
• Contribute to a supportive, safe and high-quality care environment.

Skills

Compassion and kindness

Enthusiasm and self-motivation

Transferable life experience

Problem solving

Resilience

Active listening

Driving licence

Job description

Support Worker where you can nurture supportive relationships and promote inclusive communities?

If you are keen to learn and develop while supporting others then this is a great opportunity for you to join our

Your new opportunity

Dunn Street Project Short Breaks Service works in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partners to offer residential respite support for adults (aged 16-65) with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The service provides person-centred respite care and support to people across the West Dunbartonshire area on a planned or emergency basis.

The Team at Dunn Street is committed to providing high quality, person-centred respite. We will value and respect all who visit and use the service, promote inclusion at every level and work

with individuals, carers and other key partners to enrich the lives of the people who use our service.

This is a full time (39 hours per week) post.

Working pattern: Join our team and benefit from a 4 day working week, giving you the time and flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.

We are committed to helping our staff feel confident, supported and valued with:

• A 4 day working week out of 7 designed to promote a healthy work like balance.
• Mandatory training to ensure you have the skills to thrive.
• Regular Supervision for ongoing support and development.
• Mentoring to help you grow in your role and reach your potential.
• A supportive team environment where your well being matters.

If you're caring, reliable, compassionate and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

What you will need to 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.
• A full driving license for manual vehicles is desirable

What you'll get in return

• Generous leave
• Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
• Family-friendly policies
• Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Life Assurance & Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Concerts for Carers

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.