Relief Family Support Worker
- dumfries, scotland, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- Part time
Job Description
Free Physiotherapy and Occupational Health
24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme
Workplace Pension
Free physiotherapy
Discount opportunities
Christmas savings scheme
Salary£13.45 per hour
LocationDumfries & Galloway - Dumfries, Stranraer, Newton Stewart & Annan
Expiry24/09/ :59
This is a Relief Contract, Part Time vacancy that will close in 21 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Do you believe every child and young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you have spare time at evenings and weekends to help people in your community?
We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate people to join our Dumfries & Galloway Family Support Service as a Relief Family Support Worker . You’ll support children with disabilities, young people and families with practical, emotional and holistic help that makes a real difference.
We have opportunities in Dumfries, Stranraer, Annan, Lockerbie, Newton Stewart, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Creetown and Sanquhar.
No two days are the same. One day you might help a young person build confidence through activities; the next, you could be shaping outcome plans that help them thrive. Every day, your work will matter.
Relief posts
flexible shifts that fit around other commitments
Evenings from 3:30pm until 8:30pm
Weekends- 3-to-5 hour shifts on Saturdays & Sundays
What better to do with your spare time than earn some extra money and help people in your community!
What you’ll do
- Build trusted relationships with children, young people and families
- Offer practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
- Help young people grow in confidence, resilience and life skills
- Work with a warm, supportive team
- Create lasting, positive change for the people we support
What we’re looking for
- Caring, patient and a great listener
- Passionate about supporting children, young people and families
- Flexible, creative and ready to get stuck in
- Available for evenings and weekends
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
Please note you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle to be considered for this role.
Experience in family support, social care or community work is helpful, but empathy, curiosity and a genuine desire to help others grow are just as important.
What you’ll get in return
- SVQ qualifications through our accredited centre
- Generous leave
- Training and development
- Meaningful work that changes lives
- Family-friendly policies
- Health benefits , including HSF cash plans, physio and occupational health
- Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus T&Cs apply
- Life assurance and pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to Concerts for Carers
Join a team where your kindness and creativity can help transform lives.
Full details are available in the attached Job Role Profile .
Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.
About Us
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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