Relief Support Worker

Jobtrain; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide compassionate support in diverse settings, helping individuals settle in, establish daily routines and achieve personal goals.

You will offer emotional and practical assistance, help with personal care and medication, and encourage independence within a safe, supportive environment. PVG scheme and SSSC registration are required, and UK work entitlement will be checked.

Qualifications

• Calm, reliable, and ready to step into new settings.
• Good communicator with active listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the role with support.
• Experience with addiction, homelessness, mental health, or justice system is a plus, but not required.
• Working towards or holding SVQ Level 2 in Social Care is expected.

Responsibilities

• Offer emotional support and practical help during challenging times
• Help with personal care, medication and day-to-day routines
• Encourage positive choices, structure and independence
• Pitch in with cleaning, meal prep or appointments when needed
• Support recovery and life skills in a safe, stable environment

Skills

Calm demeanor

Reliability

Good communicator

Adaptability

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Care

Job description

Want a role where no two shifts are the same? As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll step into all kinds of situations – from supporting someone settling in for the first time to encouraging daily routines or celebrating personal goals. You’ll bring calm, confidence and care to people who need it most, right when they need it.

What sort of things will I do?

• Offer emotional support and practical help during challenging times
• Help with personal care, medication and day-to-day routines
• Encourage positive choices, structure and independence
• Pitch in with cleaning, meal prep or appointments when needed
• Support recovery and life skills in a safe, stable environment

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who’s calm, reliable and ready to step into new settings
• A good communicator who knows when to listen
• Ideally, you’ll have experience working with people affected by addiction, homelessness, mental health issues, or involvement with the justice system. However, we will support the right person to learn and develop in the role.
• You’ll also need (or be working towards) an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care

Why relief work?

• Flexibility – pick shifts that suit your life
• Variety – every day brings something different
• Purpose – the work you do has real impact

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]