Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support services organization in Lenzie and Kirkintilloch seeks a part-time Support Worker to help adults thrive in their own homes. This fulfilling role involves promoting independence, assisting with daily activities, and building trusting relationships with clients. Flexibility and a caring nature are essential. Training and support will be provided for recognized qualifications, making it an opportunity for growth and development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to staff benefits and support

Training and shadowing until settled

Life assurance

Concerts for Carers

Health and dental care support

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature focused on people's needs.
• Willing to learn and passionate about helping others.
• Understanding to support individuals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive and safe environment for supported individuals.
• Support clients with daily activities and hobbies.
• Assist in adapting care based on individual needs.

Skills

Caring nature

Ability to build trusting relationships

Empathy

Flexibility to work various shifts

Driving licence

Education

Relevant training towards qualifications

Job description

Reach your full potential and join our adult support living services as a Support Worker based in Lenzie and Kirkintilloch.

Your new opportunity

Quarriers Adult Support Living Services located in East Dunbartonshire is recruiting part time Support Workers offering between 20-30 hours per week. The services support 4 adults within their own home to thrive and live independently while achieving their goals and ambitions.

As a Support Work you will promote a positive safe environment, build trusting long lasting relationships with the people supported and ensure their personal needs at met daily. You will play a key part in assisting them with their day to day lives and supporting them with activities and hobbies they enjoy. The care for each person is adapted therefore no two days are the same and a person-centred approach is essential.

Working pattern: Rota's are available 4/6 weeks in advance with day and night working. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support 24/7.

What you will need to bring to the role

• A genuine caring nature who will put peoples needs first
• Aligned values and willing to learn and build trusting relationships.
• Understanding and empathy to support individuals.
• Driving licence is desirable as some of the people supported have their own vehicle which allows them to get out and about.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts/hours based on the people we support needs.
• Willing to work towards recognised qualifications which will be support via our Quarriers Training Academy.

What's in it for you?

• A job your will love and feel fulfilled helping others.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a range of staff benefits including support when you need it.
• Support with training and shadowing until you find your feet.
• Life assurance
• Concerts for Carers.
• Access to HSF which can support you with health and dental care.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer

Skills:

Adult supported living