Senior Support Worker

Quarriers; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Support Worker to join their Adult Supported Living services. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to individuals with complex needs, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. This permanent, full-time position offers 39 hours per week, where flexibility is key to meet the diverse needs of those you support. You will have the opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications and enjoy generous holiday entitlements, alongside various training and development opportunities. Join this rewarding environment where your compassion and dedication will truly make a difference.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

SVQ qualifications

Training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme

Life Assurance

Access to health services

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior role within health and social care is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to personal transport are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the service.
• Provide tailored support to individuals with complex needs.

Skills

Compassion

Problem-solving

Resilience

Listening skills

Self-motivation

Experience in health and social care

Education

SVQ qualifications

Job description

Location: Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir

Expiry: 19/05/2025 23:59

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

The Vacancy

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for helping people live fulfilling lives? Join our Adult Supported Living services in Quarriers Village and reach your full potential!

Your new opportunity

We are currently recruiting a full-time Senior Support Worker to join our Quarriers Village Supported Living service (Phase 2). The people we support have complex needs, including learning disabilities, dementia, epilepsy, and declining mobility. We support them in their daily lives, helping them achieve their goals and ambitions.

The service is based in upper and lower flats where four women reside. We provide 24/7 support tailored to individual needs, with hours varying from a few hours per day to full 24-hour support. Our well-established service seeks passionate individuals who genuinely care about delivering person-centred care.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering 39 hours per week.

Working pattern: Some support needs are during the day for activities, appointments, cooking, cleaning, and personal care. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of those we support. As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the service, supported by the Deputy Manager.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Compassion and kindness in supporting individuals daily.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• Transferable skills to support and enable individuals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a focus on positive outcomes.
• Resilience, reliability, and good listening skills.
• Experience in a senior role within health and social care (desirable).
• Due to the remote location, a full driving licence and access to personal transport are essential.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre.
• Generous holiday entitlement: 29 days plus 4 public holidays, increasing to 34 days after 5 years.
• Training, support, and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference in someone's life.
• Family-friendly policies.
• HSF Health Cash Plans.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• £500 refer-a-friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
• Life Assurance.
• Access to health services such as physiotherapy and occupational health.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Christmas savings scheme.

Full details are available in the attached Job Role Profile.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities, providing support for vulnerable children, adults, and families facing challenging circumstances. We aim to challenge poverty and inequality to bring positive change in people's lives.