Family Support Worker (Relief)

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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, Annandale & Eskdale

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.

Please note: 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

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

Savings Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Significant Discount Opportunities