OPS - Care Worker - Relief

CrossReach; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

CrossReach in Scotland is seeking a Relief Care Worker to provide practical support, encouragement and companionship to older people, on an as-needed basis. You’ll help residents live safely and with dignity, in a team that values compassion, respect and teamwork.

You will be caring, reliable and adaptable, with a willingness to learn. You may hold, or work towards, an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare; PVG Scheme membership and registration with SSSC are required.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience welcome but not essential.
• Willing to work towards SVQ Level 3.
• Requires PVG Scheme membership and registration with SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist with meals and promote good nutrition and hydration.
• Encourage participation in activities and social opportunities.
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing.
• 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

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

As a Relief Care Worker, you'll provide practical support, encouragement and companionship to older people, helping them live safely, comfortably and with dignity. Working on an as-needed basis, you'll play an important role in supporting residents while enjoying the flexibility to fit work around your commitments.

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 adaptable, with a genuine commitment to supporting older people. You'll be comfortable working as part of a team and able to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues. 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 and develop your skills.

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, you'll join a supportive team that values compassion, respect and teamwork. Relief work offers the flexibility to fit around your lifestyle while allowing you to make a meaningful difference. If you're looking for flexible work with purpose, we'd love to hear from 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.