Relief Support Worker

Quarriers; Ayr; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading Scottish charity as a Support Worker in Ayr, providing tailored support to individuals with physical and learning disabilities. Enjoy family-friendly policies, opportunities for SVQ qualifications, and a supportive work environment. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

Benefits

SVQ qualification opportunities

Family-friendly working policies

HSF Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance programme

£500 refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance Benefit

Free health services

Cycle to work scheme

Christmas saving scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for working with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.
• Transferable life experience to support and enable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living.
• Provide emotional support and ensure safety.
• Support access to the local community.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Access to a car

Job description

This is a Relief Contract, Part-Time vacancy.

The Vacancy

If you like helping others, then a Support Worker role at Quarriers is the job for you. We have an excellent opportunity to join our Quarriers Homelife Ayr Service!

Your new opportunity

Homelife Ayr specialises in providing day-to-day support to over 25 individuals across South Ayrshire living with physical/learning disabilities. We provide a person-centred service and ensure our support is tailored to each person’s needs to help them achieve their goals.

Our support includes:

• Daily living support
• Housing support
• Support to access the local community
• Vocational support within educational settings

We are seeking dedicated Support staff to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with adults with physical or learning disabilities to provide them with the care and support they need to thrive. As a Support Worker, you will assist individuals with activities of daily living, provide emotional support, and ensure their safety and well-being at all times.

This is a Relief Contract

What you will need to succeed/bring to the role

• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Ability to build trusting, long-lasting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals
• It is essential for the successful candidate to have access to a car

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre
• Family-friendly working policies and procedures
• HSF Health Cash Plans
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme
• £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
• Life Assurance Benefit
• Registered with Concert for Carers
• Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Christmas saving scheme

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

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 challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme