Job Description:

We are looking for exceptional Relief Support Workers to join our fantastic teams in Paisley. The hours and days will be varied accoding to business needs, spread over the week including weekends.  The position would suit someone not able to commit to regular permanent shifts per week but would be available to offer their support when requested. It could also suit someone who is interested in Social Work as a career - maybe a student or someone who wants to try a new career.

As a Relief Support Worker you will be expected to create environments where the people we support can develop interests, skills, and relationships to enable them to live fulfilling lives in their local community. The job is hard work but extremely rewarding.

Responsibilities:

• Provide physical & emotional support
• Understand the individual needs and offer guidance
• Create a friendly and happy environment
• Encourage and help develop skills
• Assist with medical & welfare needs 
• Provide personal care if required
• Attend reviews to discuss health and well being
• Accompany individuals on outings
• Liaise with relatives and staff members
• Maintain a safe and clean place to live

Requirements:

• Able to show compassion, dignity and respect
• Understand and consider the needs of others
• Must be a good listener 
• Be an excellent communicator – written and oral
• Willing to undertake SVQ qualification and attend all training
• Experience of working with people with complex learning disabilities would be an advantage however not essential, as we offer excellent Induction and on-going training for all staff
• Ideally have SVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care
• A driving licence would also be desirable

Working together with the people we support can make a real difference to their lives. Some of our services may require sleep over and overnight holidays.

About us:

McFarlane Trust Ltd is a registered charity that has been supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities for over 30 years. We provide personalised accommodation and support services for people throughout Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, in a wide variety of settings and types of input from 24/7 to a few hours per week. At McFarlane Trust we are committed to promoting the principles of quality and choice, supporting people to live the lifestyle of their choosing.

Successful Relief Support Workers will benefit from the following;

• A pay rate of at least £13.45 p/hr
• Enhanced rate to incude holiday pay
• Employee Rewards Hub membership offering lots of discounts
• Opportunities for training and development.
• SVQ courses and PVG membership/renewal fees paid

We are an equal opportunities employer and if successful you will be required to undertake Disclosure Scotland vetting for PVG scheme record.