Quarriers are an ambitious organisation, and we believe that we have a role in making Scotland a better place.

North West Carers Service provides support to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages in the Northwest of Glasgow.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Family Wellbeing Worker.

Your new opportunity

The successful candidate will be required to:

Identify and coordinate support for unpaid carers in North West Glasgow by developing Adult Carer Support Plans that promote wellbeing and help carers balance their caring responsibilities with a life of their own.

The successful applicant will be a highly organised and self-motivated individual with the ability to plan and prioritise their own workload.

This role is an agile working role with blend of home/office/community settings dependant on service requirements.

This is a Temporary role for 12-months, this role may be extended subject to funding.

37 hours per week

£28,167 per annum

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with possible evening and weekend work.

Please note a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential as you will be required to travel to various locations and participate/lead on group work.

What you’ll bring

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Experience in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel etc. is essential
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• Knowledge of unpaid carers and relevant legislation

What you’ll get

• SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
• Generous leave
• 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