Family Wellbeing Worker Peer Mentoring - #2176817

QuarriersGlasgow North West Carers Service have an exciting opportunityto recruit a temporaryFamily Wellbeing Worker (Peer Mentoring) for 12 months.

We are an ambitious organisation and we believe that we have a role in making Scotland a better place.

Your new opportunity

The service provides support toimprove the quality of life and wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages in the Northwest of Glasgow. We achieve this by offering person centred, inclusive and holistic support focussing on what matters to carers and their families.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Develop and implement a successful Young Carers Peer Mentoring pilot
• Develop a bank of volunteers and peer mentors to support initiatives
• Provide peer support activities for unpaid carers utilising volunteers where appropriate
• Develop a carer awareness course for volunteers and peer mentors
• Monitor, evaluate and produce reports for Peer Mentoring pilot collate and collect data and qualitative information including impact statements
• Contribute to development of literature and promotional materials for social media, webpages etc for unpaid carers which supports inclusion and further development of the service
• Able to work closely with colleagues and volunteers to identify, plan, organise and evaluate peer support groups and peer mentoring for both adult and young carers.
• To undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with the post

What youll bring

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Experienced in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel etc.
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role

Working pattern: This is a temporary role for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

This role includes the use of agile working policies, offering 37 hours per weekMonday - Friday 9am - 5pm with possible evening and weekend work.

What youll get

SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
Generous leave
Training & development opportunities
Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
Family-friendly policies
Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
Life Assurance & Pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to Concerts for Carers

Successful applicants will be contacted after the closing date, with interviews being held on Tuesday the 17th of November in Glasgow.

This role has a start date of January 2027.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

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.