OPS - Care Worker - Relief

CrossReach; Nairn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

CrossReach in Scotland seeks a Relief Care Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care on flexible shifts. You will support residents with daily living activities, meals, and companionship, helping them maintain independence.

You'll work as part of a wider team, upholding dignity and respect, with PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration required or pursued. Prior care experience welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to care.
• Willingness to work across flexible shifts, including relief cover.
• Registration in PVG scheme and pursuing SSSC registration preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Assist with meals and encourage nutrition and hydration
• Promote independence and support individual choices
• Encourage participation in activities and social opportunities
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Maintain records and uphold high standards of care

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare

Job description

As a Relief Care Worker, you'll step in to provide high-quality care and support when it's needed most. Your flexibility will help ensure residents continue to receive the compassionate, person-centred care they deserve, while giving you the freedom to work around other commitments. Every shift is an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's day.

What you will do

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Assist with meals and encourage healthy nutrition and hydration
• Promote independence and support individual choices
• Encourage participation in activities and social opportunities
• Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Maintain accurate records and uphold high standards of care

About you

You will be compassionate, patient and flexible, with a genuine desire to help others. You'll be comfortable working in different situations and as part of a wider team. Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential. We're equally interested in people who share our values and want to make a positive difference in the lives of older people. 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, we believe great care starts with great people. That's why we invest in our colleagues, support professional development and create opportunities to thrive while offering the flexibility of relief work. If you're looking for flexible work where you can make a genuine difference, 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.

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.

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