Relief Project Worker

The Vacancy

Are you experienced in providing support to young people affected by homelessness? Are you passionate about holistic person-centred practise and helping people achieve their goals through trauma informed practice? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you to join our What If Male service based in Glasgow.

Your new opportunity

Quarriers What If Male service office is based in the Southside of Glasgow we are recruiting Relief Project Workers to join our dedicated team who deliver support to young males between the ages of 18-25 across their own tenancies in Glasgow, we offer city wide support. Our service is a unique housing support service which provides intensive support to people who have experienced significant trauma in their young lives and who have been affected by childhood experiences, including loss, disruption, and rejection, and alcohol / substance abuse, resulting in long-term effects on their behaviour, health and learning.

As a Relief Project Worker, you will be supporting people transitioning into independent living within their local communities and providing practical support in all aspects of everyday living including emotional/therapeutic support when required. A key part of the role will be to ensure trust is developed with each individual and that you are a reliable consistent support to the young men to allow them to gain a sense of security and resilience.

Working pattern: Shift times are between 8am to 4pm & 2pm to 10pm. As this is a relief contract hours will be dependent on the needs of the service.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Proven experience of supporting people who are homeless and providing intensive support to people with complex needs.
• Compassion, understanding and ability to work under pressure.
• Confidence and ability to work with people 1:2:1 and in a community-based setting.
• Ability to identify and respond affectively to individual emotional support needs.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
• Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Driving licence is essential as you will be support people across Glasgow within their own tenancies, you will also be required to have Business Car Insurance.

What you\’ll get in return

SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 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

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

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Significant discount opportunities