Family Wellbeing Worker (Peer Mentoring)

Quarriers Glasgow North West Carers Service have an exciting opportunity to recruit a temporary Family 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 opportunityThe service provides support to improve 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 pilotDevelop a bank of volunteers and peer mentors to support initiativesProvide peer support activities for unpaid carers utilising volunteers where appropriateDevelop a carer awareness course for volunteers and peer mentorsMonitor, evaluate and produce reports for Peer Mentoring pilot – collate and collect data and qualitative information including impact statementsContribute to development of literature and promotional materials for social media, webpages etc for unpaid carers which supports inclusion and further development of the serviceAble 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 postWhat you’ll bringReliability, flexibility and a positive attitudeExperienced in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel etc.Ability to build trusting relationshipsEmpathy and excellent communication skillsExcellent team playerAbility 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 roleWhat you’ll getSVQ qualifications via our accredited centreGenerous leaveTraining & development opportunitiesOpportunity to change lives through meaningful workFamily-friendly policiesHealth benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational healthFree 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme£500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)Life Assurance & PensionCycle to Work schemeAccess to Concerts for Carers