Family Support Worker Relief
Quarriers
DumfriesView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.45 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 November 2026
24 days leftJob description
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
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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Reed
First seen
4 October 2026
Last checked
6 October 2026
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About the employer
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