Support Workers (Various Hours) Quarriers Village Services

Care to join us? Then come reach your full potential at Quarriers. Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives? As a Support Worker at Quarriers, you do not require previous experience or qualifications as we provide full training. We are looking for caring individuals who share Quarriers values. We have a variety of vacancies and hours in Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir, Inverclyde. Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are one of only two social care organisations in Scotland to have this prestigious award. We also pay sleepover hours at £9.00 per hour. Please note that £9.00 per hour is for relief staff only, contracted staff receive £9.25 per hour. As a Support Worker, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with their personal care and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing. With the wide range of services we provide at Quarriers, we all work together with the people we support, their families, carers, colleagues and many more, as we provide numerous support services including: Individuals with learning, physical and sensory disabilities Vulnerable families and children Homelessness Epilepsy Autism Addictions Mental health Dementia Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date. Please note that IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies. At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and impressive learning and development opportunities. We are a SVQ accredited centre. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives. ABOUT US Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide much-needed care and support for thousands of vulnerable children, young people, adults and families to reach their true potential. Quarriers supports thousands of people across more than 120 services throughout Scotland. Our work promotes a just and accepting society, where everyone is included. We support children and families facing challenging circumstances and help to transform lives for people affected by epilepsy. We support young people to unlock their potential. We give adults with disabilities more opportunities, and importantly, a voice. Quarriers has been transforming lives for over 145 years and this is just the beginning. Quarriers in partnership with its recognised trade union UNISON have reviewed the Fair Work Framework and have agreed to work together to ensure that Quarriers continues to be a good and fair employer, by achieving the requirements of the Fair Work Framework. We are fully committed to supporting the well-being of each and every staff member. WHAT WE OFFER Help with training and development We offer externally recognised SVQ qualifications. We are an SVQ accredited centre. We offer training on job specific skills (medication, epilepsy, safer handling etc.). The opportunity to work additional hours in another service. Help with family life Family friendly and flexible working policies and procedures, we will try to match rota requirements to your own commitments, allowing you to achieve a good work-life balance. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay and a competitive holiday entitlement. Opportunity to join our HSF Employee Benefits service. Extra support when you need it Access to free physiotherapy and occupational health. Free access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Non-contributory life assurance scheme. Workplace pension. Extra Benefits Christmas savings scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Long service rewards.