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Support Worker

4 weeks ago

North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom Quarriers Full time

**The Vacancy**

Care to join us and be part of our North Lanarkshire service? Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives? We are looking for caring individuals who share Quarriers values.

**Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.**

**We also pay sleepover hours at £10.50 per hour.**

Contracted hours rising to £10.63 per hour after one year’s service.

Quarriers services in the North Lanarkshire area (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Moodiesburn and Stepps) are looking for full time, part time and relief Support Workers to assist in the provision of individualised support to adults and/or young people, with a wide range of disabilities, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

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.

**Could you support Emily?**

Emily lives in the Cumbernauld area in her own tenancy and is supported by all-female staff on a 24-hour basis. Ideally you will hold a driving licence as Emily enjoys getting out and about in her car, which staff drive for her. She enjoys being outdoors as well as attending local community groups. Bring the fun-loving side of your personality as Emily enjoys music and arts and crafts and likes staff who support her to be bright and chatty. Emily needs support with all aspects of daily living including washing and dressing, meal preparation and household tasks as well as support with her health and wellbeing.

The hours of support required to suit Emily can vary.

A typical working week for a staff member working 30 hours per week with one sleepover is as follows:
(Part time hours are also available)
- Mon
Off- Tues
Off- Wed
9am - 10pm and Sleepover- Thurs
7:30am - 9am- Fri
9am - 5pm- Sat
9am - 4:30pm- Sun
Off(Weekend working is also required as part of a rotational system i.e. two weekends off in four).

**Could you support Ben?**

Ben lives in the Cumbernauld area and has his own car. Ben enjoys going out for drives with staff, going to local community groups and clubs and meeting his friends. Ben requires full support with daily living tasks ie, washing, dressing, mealtime preparation and assistance with household tasks, eg, financial support and support to manage his health and wellbeing. Ben is happy to have male or female support staff.

A typical working week for Ben’s support worker, part time, 20 hours could be:
(Full time hours are also available)
- Mon
Off- Tues
Off- Wed
9am-9pm and Sleepover- Thurs
8am
- 9am- Fri
9am-4pm- Sat
Off- Sun
Off**Could you support Gerry?**

Gerry is a young man who lives in the Cumbernauld area with his family. Gerry accesses the community with the use of his car which staff will drive. He enjoys getting out and about in the community and meeting his friends as well as going for lunch and outdoor walks. Gerry likes his support workers to help him try new activities and be willing to support him with his personal care ie, shaving, bathing, washing and dressing and assisting him with meals. Gerry communicates through sounds and requires his staff to be patient and have a positive outlook to life. Gerry is happy to accept male or female staff.

A typical full time 35 hour working week could involve:
(Part time hours also available, weekend working is expected with two weekends off each month).
- Mon
9am - 7pm- Tues
Off- Wed
9am - 7pm- Thurs
Off- Fri
9am - 7pm- Sat
11am - 4pm- Sun
OffA full, clean driver’s licence would be preferable for this role but is not essential. Fully funded driving courses may be available to those who meet our criteria.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

Please note that IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies.

**About Us**

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. 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 bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

**Benefits**

**Free physiotherapy and occupational health**

**24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme**

**Non-contributory life assurance scheme**

**Workplace pension**

**Christmas savings scheme**

**Cycle to work scheme**

**Long service rewards**

**Significant discount opportunities

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