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Relief Care Worker Make a Real Difference When It Matters Most
Looking for a flexible role where you can truly change lives? At CrossReach, we believe in providing compassionate care, and as a Relief Care Worker, you’ll be at the heart of it all.

This is more than just a jobit’s about bringing comfort, dignity, and kindness to those who call our service home. Whether it’s helping with personal care, encouraging independence, or simply offering a listening ear, your support will mean the world to our residents.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting residents with personal care and daily tasks.
Helping individuals maintain their dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
Assisting with meals and monitoring nutrition.
Ensuring a clean, comfortable, and homely environment.
Keeping accurate records and working within care plans.
Respecting and supporting residents’ faith and worship preferences.
Working flexibly as part of a dedicated team.

What You’ll Bring:
A compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others.
Ideally, an SVQ Level 3 in Social Carebut if not, we’ll support you to achieve it.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office & internet for e-learning).
A commitment to upholding our Christian ethos, ensuring dignity and respect for all.

Why Join Us?
Flexible relief work that fits around your lifestyle.
A chance to gain valuable experience in social care.
The opportunity to work in an organisation where care comes first.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of something truly special.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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