Intensive Support Practitioner

Turn Your Night Into Something Meaningful - Join Quarriers Short Break Service and play a part in making Scotland a better place to be!

About Countryview

Set within the beautiful, peaceful surroundings of Countryview Short Breaks / Respite Service, this is an opportunity to be part of something truly special. Surrounded by tranquil countryside, you'll support children and young people with learning disabilities while providing invaluable peace of mind to the families who care for them.

At Countryview Short Breaks / Respite Service, we provide life-changing short breaks for children and young people aged 5-18 with learning disabilities. For the children and young people who stay with us, it's an opportunity to build confidence, make friends, enjoy new experiences and grow in independence. For families, it's the reassurance of knowing their loved one is safe, supported and having fun while they take a well-deserved break.

Your new role

We're looking for caring, skilled and committed Intensive Support Practitioners (Nightshift) to join our dedicated team.

Throughout the night, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people can rest comfortably and feel secure. Every shift is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, not only to the young people staying with us, but also to the families who rely on our service. Your will work on a rota pattern - flexibility will be key to be able to work 2/3 nightshift per week across 7 days.

Intensive Support Practitioner (Nightshift)

• Permanent Contracts Available
• 22 hours per week
• 33 hours per week
• Pay & Benefits
• 15.02 per hour
• Enhanced rate of 16.00 per hour between midnight and 7am
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support to achieve required qualifications
• A rewarding career with one of Scotland's leading social care charities
• What You'll Bring

To join our team, you'll have

An SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) and be willing to work towards an HNC if not already achieved.

OR

* An HNC and be willing to work towards achieving your SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).

Above all, you'll be passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Why Countryview?

Countryview is a purpose-built, fully accessible respite service offering specialist facilities including residential respite accommodation, a multi-sensory room and sensory garden, all designed to create positive experiences for the children and young people who stay with us. [quarriers.org.uk]

Be Part of Something Rewarding

Some roles are just jobs. This is an opportunity to be part of a service that gives children the chance to thrive, supports families when they need it most and leaves you knowing that the work you do genuinely changes lives.

If you're looking for a nightshift role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of start date.

Quarriers have investors in People Platinum accreditation

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.