Care Worker

CrossReach; Polmont; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Health cash plan

Care concierge service

Inclusive, supportive environment

Job summary

CrossReach in Scotland is seeking a Care Worker to support older people in our care home. You will assist with daily living, meals, and activities, helping residents live safely, independently and with dignity.

Full induction is provided; PVG checks and SSSC registration are required, and the SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare is desirable. We value compassion, teamwork and a genuine commitment to care, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Must hold SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare.
• PVG Scheme membership is required.
• SSSC registration is required to work in this role.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Assist with meals and encourage good nutrition and hydration
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing
• Encourage participation in activities and social opportunities
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support
• Maintain accurate records and follow care procedures and best practice

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

As a Care Worker in our care home, you will play a key role in supporting older people to live safely, comfortably and with dignity each day. Through practical support, encouragement and companionship, you'll help residents maintain their independence, achieve their personal goals and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

Whether you're supporting someone with their morning routine, helping them take part in an activity they enjoy or simply being there to listen, you'll make a meaningful difference every day.

What you will do

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Assist with meals and encourage good nutrition and hydration
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing
• Encourage participation in activities and social opportunities
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support
• Maintain accurate records and follow care procedures and best practice

About you

You will be caring, reliable and committed to supporting older people to live well. You'll enjoy working as part of a team and understand the importance of treating every resident 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 willingness to learn and a genuine desire to support others. 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.

New to care?

Many of our colleagues joined us from retail, hospitality, customer service, administration and other sectors. We'll provide a full induction, ongoing training and support to help you build your confidence, develop your skills and grow your career.

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, you'll join a team that values compassion, respect and teamwork. We invest in our people, support professional development and create opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.

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.
• generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit.
• suite of enhanced family friendly policies.
• health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments.
• 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.