Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Reach your full potential and join Quarriers as a Support Worker within our Paisley Adult Supported Living Service!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers is recruiting full time Support Worker to join a our services located in Paisley, Renfrewshire
. You will be supporting adults who live in their own home providing 1:2:1 support in their day to day life. The people supported have complex needs and some use alternative methods of communication therefore a capability of building an understanding of their needs will be essential to be able to adapt support in line with care plans and positive outcomes.

As a Support Worker you will also help and assist with cooking, cleaning, personal care and assist in taking part in activities they enjoy while ensuring the person feels safe and secure.

Working pattern: This opportunity is full time offering 39 hours per week and you will be required to work a variety of shifts which will include early and late shifts as well as regular sleepovers including weekends on a team rotational schedule.

• Essential you are person centered in your approach to care.
• Confidence in managing and maintaining a safe and health environment while on shift.
• Ability to build long lasting relationships and understanding of individual needs.
• Flexibility to be able to work a variety of shifts as part of a team rota.
• Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
• Willingness to train on the impact of trauma and understand paths for recovery.
• Driving licence is essential to be considered

Please note:

Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.

Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)

Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to Concerts for Carers

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

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.