Relief Care Worker

Crossreach; Nairn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossReach is recruiting Relief Care Workers for Whinnieknowe, a residential care home in Nairn, United Kingdom. You will join our bank team, taking on shifts to support residents with daily activities and personal care.

Flexibility and commitment to compassionate care are essential, with PVG and SSSC registration required or in progress. Experience in care is valued, but transferable skills from volunteering or other roles are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful, but transferable skills are also valued.
• Willing to learn, provide personal care and meet PVG/SSSC requirements.
• Able to work with different people and teams with patience and good judgement.
• UK work entitlement checks will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, daily routines and practical activities.
• Assist with meals, mobility and everyday wellbeing.
• Encourage choice and independence in everyday situations.
• Follow care plans and adapt to individual preferences.
• Work alongside colleagues to provide safe, consistent support.
• Complete records and share important information with colleagues.

Skills

Personal care

Daily living support

Mobility assistance

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Whinnieknowe is a residential care home for up to 24 older people in Nairn. Set within leafy grounds overlooking the River Nairn and Cawdor Hills, the home offers a peaceful setting while remaining close to the town centre and local community. Residents are encouraged to maintain their independence and make choices about everyday life, with personalised support available whenever it is needed.

Our Relief Care Worker opportunities give you the chance to support CrossReach services by taking on available shifts when additional staffing is required.

Whether you have experience in care or are considering a new direction, you'll provide essential practical and personal support while helping people maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing.

As part of our bank team, you'll enjoy the flexibility to take on shifts that fit around your other commitments while making a valuable contribution to our services.

What you will do

• Support people with personal care, daily routines and practical activities.
• Assist with meals, mobility and everyday wellbeing.
• Encourage choice and independence in everyday situations.
• Follow care plans and adapt your approach to individual preferences.
• Work alongside colleagues to provide safe, consistent support.
• Complete records and share important information with colleagues.

About you

You’ll be adaptable, reliable and able to work well with different people and teams. You’ll communicate clearly and take a thoughtful approach to supporting others.

You’ll bring patience, good judgement and an understanding of the responsibility involved in providing care.

Previous care experience can be helpful, but we’re also interested in transferable skills gained through other jobs, volunteering or supporting people in your personal life. You don’t need to already hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, as you’ll be supported to work towards achieving it with CrossReach.

You’ll need to be willing to learn, provide personal care and meet the relevant PVG and SSSC registration requirements.

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, our relief workers play a valuable role in helping services maintain consistent, high-quality care. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your skills and experience while supporting an organisation committed to quality, compassion and respect.

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 .uk