Support Worker

Ever considered a role as a

Support Worker where you can nurture supportive relationships and promote inclusive communities?

If you are keen to learn and develop while supporting others then this is a great opportunity for you to join our Adult Support Living Services in

Newton Mearns!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers Mearns View is a supported living service based in Newton Mearns, Glasgow. We are currently recruiting a

full time Support Worker to work as a team supporting 4 individuals within their own home. The service is a home from home and provides 24 hour support to 4 men with a diagnosis of Autism and other additional support needs. Our aim is to ensure the men who live at Mearns View live a happy and healthy life filled with opportunities to fulfil their potential and aspirations. Our staff provide support with a range of activities from swimming, horse riding social events and also support with learning at college.

This is a full time (39 hours per week) post.

We may also offer weekend work on a relief basis.

Working pattern

Our service offers a 3 week rolling rota for staff, which allows for forward planning and a better work life balance. A full time post typically consists of 3 x 13 hour shifts on a rotation. Part time roles consist of 3 x 8 hour shifts or 2 x 12 hour shifts. We will consider individual requests depending if hours and pattern fits the service.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
• Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
• Good IT & communication skills.

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A full driving license for manual vehicles is required for full time roles

What you'll get in return

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SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre

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Generous leave

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Training & development opportunities

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Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work

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Family-friendly policies

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Health benefits

HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health

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Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

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£500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)

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Life Assurance & Pension

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Cycle to Work scheme

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Access to Concerts for Carers

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

Apply today!