Support Worker

The Vacancy Reach your full potential and join Quarriers as a part time Support Worker within our Finnart Street adult service located in Greenock Your new opportunity Quarriers Finnart Street Service is a residential care home in Greenock for six individuals who have epilepsy and/or a learning disability. We are on the lookout for two part time Support Workers who will join a dedicated team who supports individuals in the daily lives and helping them achieve their goals and ambitions. Our ethos is building a relationship with each individual, establishing trust and bringing together a person centred support to deliver the best residential care. Working pattern: Both opportunities are part time permanent contracts offering 1x 15 hour and 1x 20 hour contract per week. Staff work a variety of shift to meet the needs of the people we support, therefore flexibility is essential. Support is offered 24/7 you will work based on a planned rota which will include early, late & weekend shifts on a rotational basis. There will also be additional sleepover shifts and those are paid at an hourly rate of £12.00. What you will need to bring to the role Compassion, understanding and ability to work under pressure. Confident in work with people 1:2:1 and in a community-based setting. Ability to identify and respond affectively to individual emotional support needs. Enthusiasm and self-motivation. Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes. Excellent communication skills and able to record care planning. What's in it for you? Generous holiday entitlement. 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. For further information about the role can be found in the Job Role Profile. Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of start date. 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 Previous Next

Location: Greenock, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025