Sessional Family Support Worker

6 months ago


Dumfries, United Kingdom Quarriers Full time

**The Vacancy**

**Are you looking for a flexible role supporting families in Dumfries? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs? If so, then we have a great role for you as a Sessional Family Worker.**

**Your new organisation**

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 bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

**Your new opportunity**

We are currently recruiting **Sessional Family Support Workers** in **Dumfries** which has supported people since 1999. The service provides short breaks to children and young people with complex support needs where they can feel supported to achieve personal goals and positive outcomes.

As a Sessional Family Support Worker you will be joining a dedicated regional team who are passionate about supporting children, young people and young adults after school and within in their own home or community. Working closely with families you will play a key part and assisting with making a difference to local families who are affected by disability.

**Working pattern**: This is a sessional post where support is provided to families during evenings and weekends when required.

**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

**What's in it for you?**
- Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
- Family friendly working policies and procedures.
- HSF Health Cash Plans.
- 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
- £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
- Life Assurance Benefit.
- Workplace Pension.
- Registered with Concert for Carers.
- Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Christmas saving scheme.

**Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.**
**For more information, please contact Mark McHattie 01387 249888**.

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

**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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