Relief Project Worker

Quarriers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Project Worker to support young people facing homelessness and trauma. This part-time role involves providing compassionate, person-centred support tailored to individual needs, helping young people build their confidence and achieve their goals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain qualifications while making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. With a commitment to training and development, this role offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team that strives to empower young people and foster positive change in their lives.

Benefits

SVQ qualifications opportunity

Training and development

Employee Assistance programme

Health services access

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals who can support young people in their day-to-day lives.
• Excellent problem solvers driven by positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor young people who have experienced trauma and hardship.
• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Compassion

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Listening skills

Reliability

Education

SVQ qualifications

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

This is a Relief Contract, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Are you looking for a role where you can support young people who have experienced homelessness? We have a great role for you supporting and mentoring young people achieve their dreams and goals as a Relief Project Worker.

Your new opportunity

We are currently recruiting Relief Project Worker to join our dedicated WHAT IF male service based in the south side of Glasgow. Our service supports males from the age of 18–25. Some of the young people supported may have experienced trauma and hardship, including abuse, neglect, witnessing experiences such as crime, domestic violence, mental illness, and alcohol/substance use, often resulting in long-term effects on their health, wellbeing, development, and learning.

As a key member of the relief team, you will adapt to each environment as each service offers person-centred support tailored to individual needs. We are looking for people who can build rapport, provide emotional support, and ensure each young person’s voice is heard. #keepthepromise.

This is a relief role and shifts offered will depend on service needs; shifts can typically run as days, evenings, weekends, and nightshifts.

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.
• Driving licence is essential due to the nature of the role covering across Glasgow.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
• Training, support, learning, and development.
• Opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.
• HSF Health Cash Plans.
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
• £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply).
• Registered with Concert for Carers.
• Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health).

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

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of the start date.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

About Us

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