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Support Worker

Quarriers
12.6 per hour
Newton Mearns, Glasgow
Full-time
10th April 2026
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Free physiotherapy

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Salary £12.60 per hour

Location Newton Mearns, Glasgow

Expiry 10/04/2026 23:59

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

The Vacancy

Ever considered a role as a Support Worker where you can nurture supportive relationships and promote inclusive communities? If you are keen to learn and develop while supporting others then this is a great opportunity for you to join our Adult Support Living Services in Newton Mearns! 

Your new opportunity 

Quarriers Mearns View is a supported living service based in Newton Mearns, Glasgow. We are currently recruiting a full time Support Worker to work as a team supporting 4 individuals within their own home. The service is a home from home and provides 24 hour support to 4 men with a diagnosis of Autism and other additional support needs. Our aim is to ensure the men who live at Mearns View live a happy and healthy life filled with opportunities to fulfil their potential and aspirations. Our staff provide support with a range of activities from swimming, horse riding social events and also support with learning at college.

This is a full time (39 hours per week) post.

Working pattern: Our service offers a 3 week rolling rota for staff, which allows for forward planning and a better work life balance. A full time post typically consists of 3 x 13 hour shifts on a rotation. Part time roles consist of 3 x 8 hour shifts or 2 x 12 hour shifts. We will consider individual requests depending if hours and pattern fits the service.

What you will need to bring to the role

  • Compassion and kindness to support people in their day to day lives.
  • Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
  • Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
  • Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
  • Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
  • Good IT & communication skills.
  • A full driving license is desirable.

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 role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and excellent learning and development opportunities. We are a SVQ accredited centre. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers exciting careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives.

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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