Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,080.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bridge Of Weir, Renfrewshire, PA11 3TD |
| Company: | Quarriers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1175190 |
Summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a genuine drive for supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives? Sound like you? Reach your full potential and join Quarriers as a Senior Support Worker in Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our Adult Supported Living service in Quarriers Village (Phase 2). This is a well‑established service supporting four men in their own individual flats within the same building.
The people we support have a range of complex needs, including learning disabilities, dementia, epilepsy, and declining mobility. Our role is to provide compassionate, person‑centred support that enables them to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and live meaningful lives.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the service, working closely with the Deputy Project Manager & Team Leaders to ensure high‑quality, consistent support is delivered.
Working Pattern: This is a permanent, full‑time role (39 hours per week), with time split between direct support and administrative responsibilities. The service provides 24/7 support, tailored to individual needs. It is essential that you are able to work a variety of shifts, including early shifts, late shifts, sleepovers and weekend working, on a rota basis in line with service needs.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate, kind, and genuinely cares about people
- Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and resilient
- Recognised health & social care qualification or willing to work towards SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Able to apply life experience and transferable skills to support individuals
- A strong problem‑solver with a focus on positive outcomes
- Reliable, with excellent listening and communication skills
- Confident using IT systems and written communication
- A full valid UK driving licence is essential and access to your own vehicle.
What you'll get in return
SVQ qualifications via our accredited training centre
Generous annual leave entitlement
Ongoing training and development opportunities
❤️ The chance to make a real difference through meaningful work
Family‑friendly policies
Health benefits including HSF cash plans, physiotherapy, and occupational health
Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
£500 refer‑a‑friend bonus (terms and conditions apply)
️ Life assurance and pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
️ Access to Concerts for Carers
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile and Project Background.
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.
Skills:
Adult care
Learning disabilities
person centred
Driving licence
Qualifications:
Health & Social Care