Support Worker

Quarriers; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their East Ayrshire Supported Living Service. This rewarding role involves providing essential support to individuals with learning and physical disabilities, ensuring their well-being and helping them thrive in their daily lives. With a commitment to person-centred care, you will play a vital role in building trusting relationships and enhancing the quality of life for those you support. The organization offers a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

SVQ qualifications

Family friendly policies

Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance Benefit

Access to health services

Cycle to work scheme

Christmas saving scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for working with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Provide emotional support and ensure safety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Team Player

Education

SVQ Qualifications

Job description

If you are passionate about supporting others, then a Support Worker role at Quarriersis the job for you!We have an excellent opportunity to join our Quarriers East Ayrshire Supported Living Service!

Your new opportunity

East Ayrshire Supported Living Service specialises in providing support to over 40 individuals across the whole of East Ayrshire. Our dedicated support staff provide support to people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs every day. We provide a person-centred service and ensure our support is tailored to suit each person’s needs ensuring the best outcomes for the people we support.

Our support includes:

• Daily living support
• Housing support
• Support to access 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 a physical or learning disability to provide them with the care and support they need to thrive.

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with various activities of daily living, providing emotional support, and ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.

Travel across East Ayrshire is required within the role.

We have part time permanent 16 - 30 hour contracts available.

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.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

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

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Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme