Relief Care Worker

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Ayr; Híbrido; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CrossReach Trading Ltd. is seeking a Relief Care Worker to support older people in Scotland with daily routines, personal care and companionship, across shifts.

You'll be kind, dependable and adaptable, able to build trusting relationships with residents and families. Experience in care is welcome but not essential, as training and support are provided. PVG checks and SSSC registration are required, with opportunities to grow in a faith-based provider.

Formación

• Be kind, dependable and able to adapt to different situations and shifts.
• Willing to work towards SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare if not held.
• Membership of PVG Scheme and registration with SSSC are required.

Responsabilidades

• 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 remain 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.

Conocimientos

Kind and dependable

Adaptable to shifts

Teamwork

Educación

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare

Descripción del empleo

As a Relief Care Worker, you'll support older people to live with dignity, independence and comfort. You'll work across shifts as needed, helping residents with daily routines, personal care and companionship while providing high-quality support when it's needed most.
Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a new direction, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

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 remain 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 able to adapt to different situations and shifts. You'll enjoy helping others 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 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 enjoying the flexibility that relief work can offer.
Ready to make a difference on your terms?

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.