Support Worker

Quarriers; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support services organization is seeking part-time Support Workers in Cumbernauld, Scotland. The role involves assisting adults with additional support needs to live fulfilling and independent lives while engaging in community activities. Candidates should possess compassion, self-motivation, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers flexible hours ranging from 16-30 per week, with the potential for additional hours.

Benefits

SVQ qualifications

Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays

Training & development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Life Assurance & Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals in day-to-day activities.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to work part-time, including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with additional needs to live independently.
• Encourage participation in local community activities.
• Assist individuals in achieving their goals and hobbies.

Skills

Compassion and kindness

Enthusiasm and self-motivation

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Quarriers is recruiting part time Support Workers for our North Lanarkshire Support Living day services! Reach your full potential and play a part in making a Scotland a better place to be by supporting adults to live full happy lives!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers is recruiting part time Support Workers who will support people with additional support needs thrive living independently while enjoying activities and hobbies in the local community and beyond. Our day services operate between 9am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday with occasional weekend work to meet the needs of the people we support.

Say hello to the people we support

John - loves swimming, football and his pipe band. He enjoys meeting his best friend Tony who is also supported by the team. He has a great sense of humour and loves to be encouraged to do things by himself.

Melanie - kind, funny, caring and smiley, Melanie brightens up the room and has a great sense of humour, she loves horse riding, swimming and knows how to party with a dance throw in or two. "I like to get to know people and enjoy time on my own but I also need someone who can drive and who has access to their own car so I can get out and about"

Working pattern

Our day services in North Lanarkshire operate between 9am - 4:30pm with occasional weekends. We are offering part time, permanent contracts between 16-30 hours. Looking for more hours? We have potential opportunities to work additional hours in our adult supported living services.

What you’ll bring

• 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.
• The people we support like to go to activities that may include driving long distances, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential with access to your own car. (mileage will be paid in line with organisational policy and benefits)

What you’ll get in return

• SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
• Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
• Training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
• Family-friendly policies
• Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Life Assurance & Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Concerts for Carers

For candidates who are shortlisted - interviews will be held regularly and you will be contacted by someone in the People Team to discuss.