37 Social Services / Housing jobs in South Leith, City Of Edinburgh

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Are you someone who brings patience, empathy, and a caring approach to your work? Would you like to be in a role where your support helps others live with dignity, independence, and comfort?

We’re looking for a Relief Care Worker to join our dedicated team. Reporting to the Unit Manager, you’ll work alongside supportive colleagues from a range of backgrounds and professions, all committed to delivering high-quality care.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
* Support with personal and intimate care, always with kindness and respect
* Assist individuals with aids and equipment to help them live as independently as possible
* Work alongside health professionals to ensure every person’s needs are met
* Encourage mental and physical activity from quiet moments to engaging activities
* Help maintain a clean, safe, and personalised living space
* Support nutritional needs and respond calmly to emergencies when they arise

No two days are the same but every shift brings the opportunity to have a real impact.

What We’re Looking For:

We welcome people from all walks of life. You don’t need previous care experience what matters most is a caring nature, a reliable approach, and a willingness to learn.

You’ll ideally hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification. Basic digital skills are important too, as you’ll use our e-learning system for training and development.

As a member of the team, you’ll be respectful of our Christian ethos and open to supporting people of all faiths or none. You’ll help enable those who wish to attend worship or engage in spiritual practices of their choice.

You’ll also need to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or be willing to join both before you begin.

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.

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