Support Worker

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Bridge of Allan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts scheme

Blue Light Discount card

Pension plan

Death in service

Health cash plan

Care concierge service

Family friendly policies

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults in our mental health services within a residential setting. You will provide person-centred support, helping individuals maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing while working across a flexible shift pattern.

We value empathy, reliability and strong communication. Training is provided, and you will register with the SSSC and join the PVG Scheme as part of our Christian ethos and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• You are caring, reliable and able to work calmly and respectfully in a residential support environment.
• You bring a flexible approach, good communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
• You have basic IT skills, are willing to register with the SSSC, become a member of the PVG Scheme and work within our Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support tailored to individual needs
• Build positive, respectful relationships based on trust
• Contribute to care plans through observation and accurate record keeping
• Support people to take part in activities, routines and community life
• Assist with personal care while promoting independence and choice
• Administer medication under the guidance of senior staff
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and overnight

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Good communication

Flexible approach

IT basics

SSSC registration

Job description

As a Support Worker with CrossReach, you will support adults living within our mental health services to live safely, with dignity and choice. Working on a flexible, as-and-when basis, you will provide consistent, person-centred support within a residential setting, helping individuals maintain stability, independence and wellbeing.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day support tailored to individual needs
• Build positive, respectful relationships based on trust
• Contribute to care plans through observation and accurate record keeping
• Support people to take part in activities, routines and community life
• Assist with personal care while promoting independence and choice
• Administer medication under the guidance of senior staff
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and overnight

About you

You are caring, reliable and able to work calmly and respectfully in a residential support environment. You bring a flexible approach, good communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting others. Previous experience in social care is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided. You have basic IT skills, are willing to register with the SSSC, become a member of the PVG Scheme, and work within our Christian ethos.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for 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]