Care Worker

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Health plan

Care concierge service

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a Care Worker in Scotland to support older people with dignity and independence. You will help with daily routines, meals, and companionship, working as part of a team to deliver person-centred care.

The role requires PVG scheme membership and registration with SSSC, with training and career development supported by CrossReach to help you grow in the social care sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassionate, person-centred care.
• Commitment to dignity, respect and compassion for all residents.
• Willingness to learn and develop in social care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and day-to-day living.
• Assist with meals and promote nutrition and hydration.
• Encourage independence and individual choice.
• Help residents stay active and engaged in daily life.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Work as part of a team to deliver person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate records and follow care procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

As a Care Worker, you'll support older people to live with dignity, independence and comfort. From helping with daily routines and personal care to providing encouragement and companionship, you'll play an important role in helping residents live well and feel valued.

What you will do

• Support residents with personal care and day-to-day living
• Assist with meals and promote nutrition and hydration
• Encourage independence and individual choice
• Help residents stay active and engaged in daily life
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families
• Work as part of a team to deliver person-centred care
• Maintain accurate records and follow care procedures

About you

You will be kind, dependable and committed to helping others. You'll enjoy working with people and understand the importance of treating everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential. We're equally interested in people with the right values, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare. This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the SSSC.

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, you'll be supported to learn, develop and grow your career while making a genuine difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

• access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card
• your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit
• Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies
• your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments
• access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most

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 [e-mail]

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.