[ref. n48430404] Relief Support Worker
Reach your full potential and join Quarriers as a Relief Support Worker within our Paisley Adult Supported Living Service.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers are currently recruiting Relief Support Workers to join a new service located in Paisley, Renfrewshire. You will be supporting a young adult male who is transitioning from children services into adult and providing 1:2:1 support in their day to day life.The person has complex needs and uses 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 Relief Support Worker you will support the person in their own home 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 relief contract and shifts will be offered based on availability and opportunity. Typical shifts are earlys, lates and sleepovers. We are also looking for relief nightshift. The service is supported 24/7.
What you will need to bring to the role- 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.
- Training, support, learning and development.
- HSF Health Cash Plans.
- 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
- £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
- Registered with Concert for Carers.
- Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
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.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.