Female Support Worker

Join Quarriers Clydeside Independent Living Service located in Port Glasgow!

If you enjoy supporting others and want a role where you can make a real difference, a Female Support Worker position at Quarriers could be ideal for you.

Quarriers is a unique, inspirational Scottish social care charity. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to create positive, meaningful change.

Your new opportunity

We provide 24hour care in peoples own homes to individuals with a wide range of support needs. As a Support Worker, you will support people with:

• Personal care
• Keeping safe
• Community involvement
• Physical & mental wellbeing
• Daily routines
• Social and recreational activities
• Building independence
• Achieving personal outcomes

The person you will be supporting is very sociable and enjoys going to the bingo, gym, karate and meeting up friends.

Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the personal care needs of the individuals being supported.

We are offering 2530 hour contracts, and flexibility is key. Youll work a rota that meets the needs of the people we support.

Typical Working Pattern

Shifts may include:

• Early shifts (mornings)
• Late shifts (afternoons/evenings)
• Day shifts (9am5pm)
• Sleepover shifts

Rotational working is essential, and weekend working will be included.

Your hours will be spent predominantly with one of the people we support but you may have shifts elsewhere also.

What you'll bring

• Kindness and compassion
• Enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to use transferable life skills
• Problemsolving mindset with a focus on positive outcomes
• Resilience and excellent listening skills
• Good IT and communication skills
• A full Manual driving licence and access to our own vehicle is essential

What youll get in return

SVQ Qualifications supported through our accredited centre
Generous Annual Leave
Training & Development opportunities
A meaningful career making a real difference
Familyfriendly policies
HSF Health Cash Plan
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
500 ReferaFriend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Life Assurance
Workplace Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Concerts for Carers access
Physiotherapy & Occupational Health support

Full details for this role are available in the attached Job Role Profile.

Successful candidates must register with the SSSC within threemonths of starting (where applicable).

Quarriers is proud to hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.