Intensive Support Worker

Be part of something life-changing

Have you got the resilience, compassion and commitment to support young women to rebuild their lives?

Quarriers What If Female Service is looking for a dedicated Intensive Support Worker to join our team in Glasgow. This is more than a job - its an opportunity to walk alongside young women as they move forward from trauma and homelessness, building confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.

About the role

The What If Female Servicesupports young women aged 1825 who have experienced homelessness, trauma and adversity. Many of the women we support have faced complex challenges, including abuse, neglect, mental health difficulties and disrupted life experiences.

As an Intensive Support Worker (Female only), you will provide consistent, relationship-based support, helping each young woman to feel safe, understood and empowered.

You will:

Build trusting, meaningful relationships through a calm, trauma-informed approach

Provide practical support with daily living maintaining a tenancy, budgeting, cooking and household skills

Offer emotional support, helping young women manage wellbeing and develop resilience

Support engagement with health, social work, justice and community services

Promote independence, confidence and positive life choices

This is a role where consistency, reliability and genuine care make a lasting difference.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, permanent post working 39 hours per week. Youll work flexibly as part of a rota across 5 over 7 days.

Our rota is structured around an 8-week rolling pattern, meaning youll know your shifts well in advance and can plan ahead. Youll work a balanced mix of day and late shifts, with 4 out of 8 weekends off.

Shift times typically vary between 8am4pm or 9am5pm (day shifts) and 1.30pm10pm or 1pm9pm (late shifts), with the service staffed between 8am -10pm.

About you

Were looking for someone who is

Calm, patient and able to build trust with people who may find relationships difficult

Emotionally resilient, with the ability to work in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment

A strong team player who can also work independently in the community

Passionate about supporting young women to achieve their goals

A recognised sector qualification is essential to be considered

You will ideally bring:

Skills and proven experience supporting people with complex needs and/or homelessness

An understanding of trauma-informed practice

Confidence working 1:1 in a community-based setting

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential

Why this role matters

At Quarriers, we believe in creating safe, nurturing environments where people feel valued and supported to thrive.

In this role, you wont just provide support - youll help create stability, build confidence, and open up future opportunities for young women who deserve it.

Why join Quarriers?

Be part of a values-led organisation making a real impact across Scotland

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to grow your career in social care

* Access to excellent staff benefits

Important information

Interviewsfor successfulapplicants will be held W/C 26/10/2026

This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement due to the nature of the service.

If youre looking for a role where you can make a real difference every single day, wed love to hear from you.

For more information about the service - click hereWhat If (Female) Support Service - Quarriers

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.