The Vacancy Your new opportunity Glasgow Connect services are currently recruiting for part time Support Workers, across 5 of our services. We deliver 24 hour care to individuals in their own home who have a wide range of support needs. As a Support Worker you will be providing support with their personal care and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives, some these include; keeping them safe, taking part in activities & interests, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing. We plan with the people we support to help them to meet their outcomes and ensure they are involved in all aspects of their service. We work closely with the people we support, their families and other professionals to make sure that the service provided is appropriate and the best that we can give. Working pattern will vary depending on which service you are assigned to. Typical shifts would include: Early shifts (mornings), late shifts (afternoons/evenings), day shifts & sleepover shifts. Please note we manage shifts on a rotational basis where staff work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the people we support and will include working weekends. We have part time contracts working 15 to 30 hours per week available. Glasgow Connect support people in the following locations: Clydebank Maryhill Old Kirkpartrick Drumchapel Yoker Bearsden Jordanhill 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 manual UK driving license is required for this role What's in it for you? Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre. Opportunity to make a difference to someone's life. 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. Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date. 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