Support Worker
| Posting date: | 21 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Quarriers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | QUA1009557 |
Summary
If you are passionate about supporting others, then a Support Worker role at Quarriers is 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 full & part time opportunities 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.
Workplace Pension.
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.
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 full & part time opportunities 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.
Workplace Pension.
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.