Relief Intensive Support Practitioner

Quarriers; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization dedicated to social care is recruiting Relief Intensive Support Practitioners to provide compassionate and child-centred care to children and young people. The role offers both day and night shifts, with an hourly rate of £12.60 for day work and enhanced rates for night shifts. Successful candidates will join a supportive team, have opportunities for professional development, and enjoy generous benefits including generous leave, health benefits, and life assurance.

Benefits

Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays

Training & development opportunities

Health benefits including HSF Cash Plan & physio

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Life Assurance & Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Concerts for Carers

Qualifications

• A full driving licence is essential due to the rural location of the service.
• Must be able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months.
• Must be compassionate, patient, and committed to providing safe, empowering, child-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people accessing our respite service.
• Work as part of a supportive and skilled team, following individualised care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Your New Opportunity

Do you love supporting children and young people? Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful relief role where you can make a real difference every single day or night?

At Countryview Children’s Respite Service, we are excited to be recruiting for Relief Intensive Support Practitioners to cover both day and night shifts.

Relief Intensive Support Practitioner – Day Shifts

£12.60 per hour

Relief Intensive Support Practitioner – Night Shifts

Enhanced rate for night shifts

If you thrive in an environment where compassion, dedication, and resilience are at the heart of everything you do, this could be the perfect opportunity to fit around your lifestyle while building valuable experience.

About the Role

As an Intensive Support Practitioner, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people accessing our respite service. You will work as part of a supportive and skilled team, following individualised care plans and routines that promote empowerment, safety, dignity, and wellbeing.

Night shift work offers an enhanced hourly rate, reflecting the responsibility and importance of providing reassurance and continuity of care during overnight hours.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be considered, you must have:

• A full driving licence is essential due to the rural location of the service.

You’ll also be:

• Able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to providing safe, empowering, child-centred care
• A reliable team player with strong communication skills
• Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people

Working towards your qualification?

We offer SVQ pathways through our accredited centre and fully support your professional development.

What You’ll Get in Return

When you join Quarriers, you become part of a community dedicated to transforming lives and creating brighter futures. We offer:

• Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
• Training & development opportunities to help you progress
• ❤️ Meaningful work where you make a real difference
• Family-friendly policies
• Health benefits including HSF Cash Plan & physio
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Concerts for Carers – free tickets to selected live events

Apply Now

Take the next step in your social care career with Quarriers. Whether supporting young people during the day or providing a reassuring presence overnight, you’ll be helping to create brighter tomorrows—one shift at a time.