Transition Mentor

Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives? We are looking for a caring individual who shares Quarriers value to join our team as a Support Worker.

Quarriers is a unique, inspirational Scottish social care charity. 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.

Your new opportunity

Quarriers Youth Housing Support Service provides support to young people between the ages of 16 – 25 to assist with tenancy sustainment. Our support service covers the whole of Dumfries & Galloway.

We are looking for a Transition Mentor (39 hours) to support young people to independently sustain a tenancy - to make positive lifestyle choices and determine a brighter future for themselves.

The hours for this role will be between 9am - 6pm (Monday - Friday). Shifts will be arranged with the successful applicant.

Please note that IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies.

What you will need to succeed/bring to the role

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Ability to build trusting long-lasting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• It is essential for the successful candidate to have a driving license

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
• Family friendly working policies and procedures.
• HSF Health Cash Plans.
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
• £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Workplace Pension.
• Registered with Concert for Carers.
• Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Christmas saving scheme.

If you are interested in the role and would like further information please contact Julia Cringean (Project Manager) on: 07436092980

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.