Family Support Worker Relief

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?

Were looking for enthusiastic, compassionate people to join our Dumfries & Galloway Family Support Service as a ReliefFamily Support Worker. Youll 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 youll 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 were 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 youll 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.

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.