Job description
Care to join us? Then come reach your full potential at Quarriers.
Do you have a passion for people and care about helping others live fulfilling lives? We are looking for caring individuals who share Quarriers values.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Resilience for Wellbeing Service as a part-time Administrator (20-30 hours per week). Based at our Galashiels office, this role will normally operate during core service delivery hours of 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday during term time. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate to include a reduced working pattern over the school holiday periods.
The Service supports young people by delivering 1:1 and small group work sessions within schools across the Scottish Borders. Our focus is to provide prevention and early effective intervention support to improve the emotional health and wellbeing and mental health of young people enabling them to become more resilient and confidently take ownership to enhance and sustain their emotional health needs.
The postholder will provide administrative support to both our Resilience Practitioners and the management team to ensure that service provision is delivered to the highest professional standard and quality, and meets the needs of young people, families and wider school communities within the GIRFEC framework.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience of working in administration and excellent interpersonal skills, as well as being fully IT literate on all Microsoft word packages.
Should you wish to speak about this opportunity please email Angela Freeman, Service Co-ordinator at [email protected].
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
Please note that IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and impressive learning and development opportunities. We are a SVQ accredited centre. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives.
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.
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace pension
Christmas savings scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Long service rewards
Significant discount opportunities