The Vacancy Your new opportunity Quarriers Ayrshire Youth Housing Support Service is accessible to all young people aged 16 - 25 years who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The service aims to support the Council's goal of reducing levels of repeat homelessness by providing a high-quality housing support service through our supported accommodation in Ayr and our Outreach services across South and East Ayrshire. We are looking for people who love supporting young people to join our team to cover staff annual leave and sickness. The role is flexible and offers hours to suit your circumstances. We are a 24 hour service and shifts include, early, evening, nights and sleepovers. Nightshifts are paid at an enhanced rate. The role: To ensure individuals supported by the project always receive the best possible service To create a safe, nurturing and enabling environment To undertake keyworker responsibilities for specific named children, young people and/or families To develop a co-operative relationship with all relevant agencies and providers and to maximise the potential benefit to the individuals we support. To contribute to the formation of operational policy and to the development of practice within the project. To complete all necessary risk assessments to ensure risks are minimised and manageable. To participate actively in team meetings, supervision and all other forums aimed at developing policy and practice. To uphold the values, principles and policies of Quarriers and to operate within the specified guidelines. To record all work undertaken to a high level of accuracy and detail 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 Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals. What's in it for you? 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) Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date. Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation. Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile. 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