Relief Night Care Worker

CrossReach; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Full induction and training

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a Relief Night Care Worker in a Scottish care home. You will support older residents overnight, ensuring comfort, safety and wellbeing through the night. Flexible shift coverage will be required to supplement the night team.

You will be reliable and compassionate, with a calm, patient approach for respectful, person-centred care. Training will be provided; PVG registration and SSSC registration (or willingness to join) is required; SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Must be a member of the PVG Scheme and registered with the SSSC, or willing to join and register.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal and intimate care as needed.
• Carry out regular wellbeing checks throughout the night.
• Respond to call bells and support comfort needs.
• Support hydration and repositioning where appropriate.
• Maintain a calm, safe and clean environment overnight.
• Complete care records and night reports accurately.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure residents are supported.
• Support morning routines where required.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm demeanor

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Relief Night Care Worker in our care home, you will support older people overnight, helping ensure their comfort, safety and wellbeing throughout the night. Working flexibly to cover shifts when needed, you will provide consistent care and reassurance as part of the night team.

What your night will look like

• Supporting residents with personal and intimate care where required
• Carrying out regular wellbeing checks throughout the night
• Responding to call bells and supporting comfort needs
• Supporting hydration and repositioning where appropriate
• Maintaining a calm, safe and clean environment overnight
• Completing care records and night reports accurately
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure residents are supported
• Supporting morning routines where required

About you

You will be reliable and compassionate, with a calm and patient approach that helps residents feel safe and reassured during the night. You will understand the importance of respectful, person centred care and working as part of a team.

Experience in care is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. Basic IT skills are required for completing records and mandatory training. You will be willing to work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care if you do not already hold this qualification. You must be a member of the PVG Scheme and registered with the SSSC, or willing to join and register.

What you will gain

• Flexible working to support your availability
• Full induction and training

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.