Relief Family Support Worker
Free physiotherapy
Discount opportunities
Christmas savings scheme
Salary £12.60 per hour
Location Dumfries & Galloway - Dumfries, Stranraer
Expiry 11/03/2026 23:59
This is a Relief Contract, Full Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Are you a Family Support Worker seeking an opportunity in Dumfries or Stranraer? Are you keen to join an award-winning service who continue to be committed to The Promise Scotland made - that every child grows up loved, safe and respected and able to realise their full potential? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you!
Your new opportunity
An rare and exciting opportunity has become available for Relief Family Support Workers to join our family support service in Dumfries & Stranraer. As a Family Support Worker you will provide intense family support to children and their families in Dumfries.
You will play an important part in keeping families together and supporting them with the wider social inequalities that impact their lives. You will also ensure that families and children's voices are heard while tailoring their support to meet their identified needs. Each person you meet will be listened to, respected and involved in decisions which could effect them while working towards achieving positive outcomes.
This opportunity is a Relief Contract, hours are dependent on the needs of the service.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Understanding of drug and alcohol issues, child development and family dynamics.
- Knowledge and/or experience of child and/or adult protection
- Supportive and enabling approach to all family members and staff
- Able to prioritise tasks and organise a diverse workload
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT skills, confidence and knowledge
- Experience of effective inter agency collaboration
- Ability to work irregular hours when required – including evening and weekends.
- Driving licence is essential and access to own transport
- Compassionate and empathetic approach when supporting families with the challenges they face.
What you'll get in return
🌱 SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
🌴 Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
📚 Training & development opportunities
❤️ Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
👨👩👧 Family-friendly policies
🏥 Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
📞 Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁 £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
🛡️ Life Assurance & Pension
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️ Access to Concerts for Carers
Full details of this Service and our role can be viewed on the attached Project Background and Job Role Profile Documents.
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
Savings scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Long service rewards
Significant discount opportunities
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