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.
- A full driving license for manual vehicles is required for full time roles
What you'll get in return
SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
Generous leave
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
Apply today!
