Relief Support Worker

Quarriers; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established social care charity is seeking dedicated Relief Support Workers to join their Adult Supported Living Service in Cumbernauld. This role involves providing essential support to individuals in their homes, helping with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care. Candidates should possess a full driving license and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of those they support. With flexible shifts and opportunities for training and development, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to contribute to their community. Join a team that values kindness and support, making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Free physiotherapy

Occupational health support

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and kind individuals to support people in day-to-day lives.
• Excellent problem solvers driven by positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Assist individuals with attending appointments and hobbies.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Problem Solving

Reliability

Listening Skills

Job description

Location: North Lanarkshire - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Moodiesburn & Stepps

Expiry: 08/05/2025 23:59

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

The Vacancy

Reach your full potential and join Quarriers as a Relief Support Worker in our North Lanarkshire Adult Supported Living Service.

Your new opportunity

We are currently recruiting Relief Support Workers to join our well-established Adult Supporting Living services in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Moodiesburn & Stepps. We are looking for candidates who have a genuine interest in helping people within their own home/tenancies. You will be working closely with people who have different interests and providing support with cooking, cleaning, personal care, attending appointments, and activities/hobbies they enjoy. Driving licence is essential.

Relief Support Workers are an asset to our organisation and provide cover during times of annual leave, sickness, and additional shift cover as and when required. You will be expected to commit to a minimum of 2-3 shifts per month and will be provided with training and development opportunities. We provide 24/7 care to the people we support; therefore, shifts vary from early, late, and including weekends.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is required that you can drive and have access to your own vehicle.

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 is essential.

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

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.

Free physiotherapy and occupational health.

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme.