Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.00 to £12.00 per hour |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | + generous holiday entitlement |
| Oriau: | Part time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 July 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | East Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Quarriers |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ED2SW |
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Ever thought of a career in social care and not sure where to start? Are you someone who genuinely cares about helping others? If so, come reach your full potential at Quarriers as a Support Worker within our East Dunbartonshire adult supporting living services!
Your new opportunity
Quarriers East Dunbartonshire services (phase 2) are currently recruiting part time Support Workers to join the team who support people across Milngavie, Bearsden & Milton of Campsie.
As a Support Worker you will provide support to adults within their own homes, homes they live in with family and out and about within the local community enjoying local activities. Your duties will be varied, and no two days will be the same allowing you the opportunity to learn and develop while supporting people to live fuller happy lives.
The service provides 1-2-1 support to individuals who have learning disabilities or complex brain injuries and its important you have excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate with others effectively. Some of the day to day duties will include person care, household chores and assist in taking part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening at the allotment, shopping & banking trips and social occasions.
Working pattern: We are offering part time permanent contracts offering between 20-30 hours per week. Shifts will vary and flexibility is required in order to support people during the times they need. Rota's are planned approx. 4/6 week in advance.
What you will need to bring to the role
Ability to build long-lasting trusting relationships.
Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Able to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
Excellent communication skills including verbal and written English.
A full driving license is desirable due to the location of some of the services. Some of the people supported have their own vehicle which can be used to take them to places they might want to visit or for general tasks such as shopping and appointments.
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
Generous holiday entitlement
Training, support, learning and development.
HSF Health Cash Plans.
24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
£500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
Life Assurance.
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.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of start date.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers East Dunbartonshire services (phase 2) are currently recruiting part time Support Workers to join the team who support people across Milngavie, Bearsden & Milton of Campsie.
As a Support Worker you will provide support to adults within their own homes, homes they live in with family and out and about within the local community enjoying local activities. Your duties will be varied, and no two days will be the same allowing you the opportunity to learn and develop while supporting people to live fuller happy lives.
The service provides 1-2-1 support to individuals who have learning disabilities or complex brain injuries and its important you have excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate with others effectively. Some of the day to day duties will include person care, household chores and assist in taking part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening at the allotment, shopping & banking trips and social occasions.
Working pattern: We are offering part time permanent contracts offering between 20-30 hours per week. Shifts will vary and flexibility is required in order to support people during the times they need. Rota's are planned approx. 4/6 week in advance.
What you will need to bring to the role
Ability to build long-lasting trusting relationships.
Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Able to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
Excellent communication skills including verbal and written English.
A full driving license is desirable due to the location of some of the services. Some of the people supported have their own vehicle which can be used to take them to places they might want to visit or for general tasks such as shopping and appointments.
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
Generous holiday entitlement
Training, support, learning and development.
HSF Health Cash Plans.
24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
£500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
Life Assurance.
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.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of start date.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.