Job Description
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 permanent 16 - 30 hour contracts 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?
SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
Training & development opportunities
Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
Family-friendly policies
Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
£500 refer-a-friend bonus(T&Cs apply)
Life Assurance & Pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to Concerts for Carers
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
