Relief Support Worker (Female)

Quarriers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading social care charity in Scotland dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. This part-time relief role offers a unique opportunity to support adults with learning disabilities in a vibrant community setting. You'll engage in various activities that enhance wellbeing and foster independence, while building meaningful relationships. With flexible working patterns and generous benefits, this role is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to make a positive impact. If you're looking for a rewarding career where every day is different, apply today and help others reach their full potential!

Benefits

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Family-friendly working policies

Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme

Life Assurance

Access to free health services

Christmas saving scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care needs and household chores.
• Participate in activities that promote health and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Experience with Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is a Relief Contract, Part Time vacancy.

The Vacancy

Reach your full potential at Quarriers

Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives? We are looking for caring individuals who share Quarriers' values.

We are Quarriers Glasgow SOLE (Supporting Outcomes and Life Experiences). We are recruiting for our Supported Living service in the Glasgow Southside area, where we provide 24-hour care and support for adults with learning disabilities sharing their home. Our main priority is to find people with the right values, behaviors, and attitudes that match our own. The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same.

Duties include full support with personal care needs and household chores, as well as participating in a range of activities that support health and wellbeing, such as musical evenings, activity groups, social evenings, shopping, and banking.

What you will need to succeed/bring to the role

• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Experience in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals

Working pattern

This is a Relief Role with weekends, early/backshifts, and sleepovers required.

What's in it for you?

• Generous annual holiday entitlement
• Family-friendly working policies and procedures
• HSF Health Cash Plans
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 refer-a-friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Life Assurance
• Registered with Concert for Carers
• Access to free health services (physiotherapy & occupational health)
• Christmas saving scheme

Successful applicants are required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting the role.

Apply today if you want to take your career further with Quarriers!

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 change in people's lives.