Are you looking for your next career move in social care and keen to work in a educational setting? Quarriers have a great opportunity for you to join Glasgow REACH service as a Link Worker R espond E ngage A sk C onnect H ope Your new opportunity Quarriers REACH service based inGlasgow are currently recruiting 2full time Link Workers who will deliver support for children and young people who are effected by emotionally based non attendance at school. REACH supports children and young people, between the age of 5-16 who are enrolled in a primary or secondary school in Glasgow. Children and young people referred to REACH will find attending school difficult for a range of different reasons or will be at risk of further disengaging from school. Reasons for this could include poor mental health, including anxiety about attending school, language and communication difficulties or other concerns identified by people who know you well. As a Link Worker you will be accessible to Children & Young People referred to the service throughout the year, including during school holiday periods. You will work closely with professionals within and across education and other relevant partner services such as Psychological services, Social Work Services, Health Services, Police Scotland, Glasgow Life or Third Sector organisations who are actively involved with the young person. If you are looking for a role where you can maintain effective relationships with people and their families as well as schools, social work and other external stakeholders then this is a great role for you Working pattering: This is a full time role working 35 hours per week, Monday -Friday. What you will need to bring to the role Capacity and desire to achieve appropriate registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and achieve further qualification conditions within appropriate timescales. Previous experience of working in a care/support setting that is person-centred and outcome-focused, preferably with Children and Young people within an educational setting. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary framework, building and maintaining professional and productive relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to use various IT systems. Full UK driving licence is desirable. ? What's in it for you? Generous holiday entitlement. Family friendly working policies and procedures. HSF Health Cash Plans. 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme. £500 refer a friend scheme (t&cs 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 threemonths of start date. Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation. ADZN1_UKTJ