Support Worker

Join Quarriers Riverview Short Breaks – A truly great place to work!

We are currently recruiting two full‑time Support Workers (39 hours per week) to join our dedicated team. If you’re passionate about supporting people to live full, meaningful lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Your New Opportunity

Set in the idyllic, peaceful surroundings of Quarriers Village in Bridge of Weir, Riverview offers a warm, welcoming environment where every day brings the chance to make a real difference.

The service provides high‑quality respite and short breaks, typically from Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday, with longer holiday breaks available on request.

Our service is known for:

• A calm, friendly and person‑centred atmosphere
• Beautiful, tranquil surroundings
• A highly trained and experienced staff team
• Individualised support for each person who stays with us

As a Support Worker, you will be part of a dedicated team working closely with the people we support and their families to ensure every stay feels safe, enjoyable and personalised.

You’ll Be Involved In Supporting People With:

• Trips to the local pub or cinema
• Theme nights and music workshops
• Scenic walks and relaxation time
• Access to our dedicated sensory room
• Personal care and delivering a person‑centred approach

Working Pattern: We are offering two full‑time, permanent contracts (39 hours per week).You’ll need to be available for variable shifts that support the needs of the people who use our service, including:

• Early shifts: 7am – 2:30pm
• Late shifts: 2pm – 9:30pm
• Weekend working on a rota basis

As part of rota planning, the service aims to give staff four days off in a row once per month.

Sleepover shifts are available but not essential and offer additional earning potential. Typically, this includes one sleepover per week.

What you'll get in return

This is a role where your contribution genuinely matters - every shift makes a difference. Everything we do is guided by the National Care Standards, focusing on:

• Choice
• Privacy
• Dignity
• Equality and diversity
• Realising potential

You’ll be joining a supportive team, working in a beautiful environment, and helping to enrich the lives of the people who use our service.

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.

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.