Care Worker

Jobtrain; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Death in service benefit

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Care concierge service

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a dedicated Care Worker to support older people to live with dignity, independence and comfort. You will assist with personal care, meals and daily activities, helping residents stay engaged and valued.

We welcome applicants from any care background. You will hold, or be prepared to work towards, an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare. PVG Scheme membership and SSSC registration are required. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• You will be kind, dependable and committed to helping others.
• Previous care experience welcome but not essential.
• You will hold, or be willing to work towards, an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare.
• Membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the SSSC are required.

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

Compassion

Dedication

Teamwork

Reliability

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.
Whether you're experienced in care or considering a completely new career, we'll provide the support, training and development opportunities you need to succeed.

Please note: This is a female-only role under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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

This shift pattern will involve working 2 out of 3 weekends.

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.

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

• Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card.
• We also ensure that 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 and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments.
• We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

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.