Support Worker (Female Only)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Cowdenbeath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Health Cash Plans

24/7 Employee Assistance programme

£500 refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance

Workplace Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Christmas saving scheme

Job summary

Quarriers Fife Adult Supported Living Services in Cowdenbeath is recruiting a full-time Female Support Worker to join a caring team supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live as independently as possible.

The role involves helping with daily living activities, personal care where needed, and enabling participation in social and leisure activities within a peaceful six-cottage setting. Training and development opportunities are provided to grow in the role.

Qualifications

• What we're looking for includes a passion for helping others and building meaningful relationships.
• Compassionate, caring, and committed to helping people achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent listening with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using IT systems and digital tools.
• A strong problem-solver who remains calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live independently.
• Assist with daily living activities: cooking, housekeeping, social and leisure tasks.
• Support individuals to access opportunities, activities and community resources.
• Contribute to creating a safe, caring environment and promote inclusion.

Skills

Passionate about supporting others

Compassionate and committed

Excellent listening and communication

Confident IT skills

Strong problem-solver

Resilient and dependable

Job description

Free Physiotherapy and Occupational Health

24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme

Workplace Pension

Free physiotherapy

Discount opportunities

Christmas savings scheme

Salary£13.45 per hour

LocationCowdenbeath, Fife

Expiry14/09/2026 23:59

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Quarriers Fife Adult Supported Living Services, Cowdenbeath

Are you passionate about supporting people within your community? Do you thrive as part of a supportive team and want to work for an organisation that genuinely values and invests in its staff? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team in Cowdenbeath, Fife, helping adults live independent, fulfilling lives.

Your New Opportunity

Quarriers Fife Adult Supported Living Services is currently recruiting for a full-time Female Support Worker to join our friendly and experienced team.

Our service is based within a beautiful and peaceful setting in Cowdenbeath, comprising of six cottages. One cottage serves as a central hub where staff can access support, resources, and peer networking opportunities. The remaining five cottages are home to the people we support, providing a welcoming environment that promotes independence and wellbeing.

In this role, you will support adults with learning disabilities and emotional or mental health support needs to live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities such as cooking, household tasks, social and leisure activities. The people we support are independent and at times may need assistance with person care.

As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Building positive relationships, understanding individual needs, and supporting people to achieve their personal goals will be at the heart of your role. You will encourage independence, promote inclusion, and support individuals to access opportunities, activities, and hobbies within their local community.

We are committed to helping our staff succeed and will provide you with the training, guidance, and development opportunities needed to thrive in your role.

Working Pattern

Our day shifts typically run between 7:45am and 8:00pm, with rotas provided in advance to support work-life balance.

As we provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, a degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the people we support. Wherever possible, we aim to provide staff with every second weekend off, subject to service requirements and availability.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting others and building meaningful relationships.


• Compassionate, caring, and committed to helping people achieve positive outcomes.


• Enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive in their approach to work.


• Able to draw on transferable skills and life experience to empower and support individuals.


• A strong problem-solver who remains focused on finding positive solutions.


• Resilient, dependable, and able to remain calm under pressure.


• An excellent listener with strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Confident using IT systems and digital communication tools.

A full driving licence is desirable.

Why Join Quarriers?

At Quarriers, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. By joining our team, you'll become part of an organisation that is committed to supporting both the people we work with and the staff who make that support possible.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement


• HSF Health Cash Plans.


• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.


• £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)


• Life Assurance Benefit.


• Workplace Pension.


• Registered with Concert for Carers.


• Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Christmas saving scheme.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile via Quarriers website.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

About Us

Benefits

Free Physiotherapy and Occupational Health

24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme

Workplace Pension

Savings Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Significant Discount Opportunities

Documents

Alternatively, please sign in with...