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Senior Support Worker

Quarriers
26,080 per year
Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir
Full-time
23rd February 2026
Listed 1 week ago

Free physiotherapy

Discount opportunities

Christmas savings scheme

Salary £26,080 per annum

Location Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir

Expiry 23/02/2026 23:59

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a genuine drive for supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives? Sound like you? Reach your full potential and join Quarriers as a Senior Support Worker in Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir. 

Your new opportunity

Quarriers is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our Adult Supported Living service in Quarriers Village (Phase 2). This is a well‑established service supporting four men in their own individual flats within the same building.

The people we support have a range of complex needs, including learning disabilities, dementia, epilepsy, and declining mobility. Our role is to provide compassionate, person‑centred support that enables them to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and live meaningful lives.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the service, working closely with the Deputy Project Manager & Team Leaders to ensure high‑quality, consistent support is delivered.

Working Pattern: This is a permanent, full‑time role (39 hours per week), with time split between direct support and administrative responsibilities. The service provides 24/7 support, tailored to individual needs. It is essential that you are able to work a variety of shifts, including early shifts, late shifts, sleepovers and weekend working, on a rota basis in line with service needs.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Compassionate, kind, and genuinely cares about people
  • Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and resilient
  • Recognised health & social care qualification or willing to work towards SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Able to apply life experience and transferable skills to support individuals
  • A strong problem‑solver with a focus on positive outcomes
  • Reliable, with excellent listening and communication skills
  • Confident using IT systems and written communication
  • A full valid UK driving licence is essentialand access to your own vehicle.

What you'll get in return

🌱 SVQ qualifications via our accredited training centre
🌴 Generous annual leave entitlement
📚 Ongoing training and development opportunities
❤️ The chance to make a real difference through meaningful work
👨‍👩‍👧 Family‑friendly policies
🏥 Health benefits including HSF cash plans, physiotherapy, and occupational health
📞 Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁 £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus (terms and conditions apply)
🛡️ Life assurance and pension scheme
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️ Access to Concerts for Carers

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile and Project Background.

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. 

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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