Support Worker

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Glasgow seeks individuals to support adults in recovery towards independent living. The role involves building trust, fostering community involvement, and advocating for residents in various meetings. Ideal candidates will possess a recognised Social Care qualification and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team making a real difference.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Care qualification (min SVQ Level 2) or willingness to complete SVQ Level 3.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Confidence with basic IT (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Help residents settle in and feel ready to move on.
• Support people to manage their tenancy and access stable accommodation.
• Advocate for individuals at meetings with other services.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidence with IT

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Care

Job description

At Whiteinch, we support adults in recovery as they take positive steps towards living independently. Our small residential service in Glasgow’s west end offers a safe, welcoming space where people can build confidence, develop life skills, and plan for the future. If you believe in encouragement, community connection, and helping people make lasting change, this could be the role for you.

What’s involved?
As part of our close-knit team, you will help residents settle in, develop their strengths, and feel ready to move on. You will support people to manage their tenancy, access stable accommodation, and maintain their recovery. Day to day, your role could include:

Building trusting relationships with residents
Supporting daily routines and independent living skills
Encouraging involvement in the local community
Advocating for individuals at meetings with other services
Helping with group work, if trained
Supporting health needs and promoting wellbeing
Working within an abstinence-based service, including drug and alcohol testing

What do you need?

• A recognised Social Care qualification (minimum SVQ Level 2) or willingness to complete SVQ Level 3 within a year
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Confidence with basic IT (Microsoft Office, internet use)

We would also love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working in social care, ideally in addictions or recovery services
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice or Psychologically Informed Environments
• Counselling skills or an addictions-related qualification

Other important bits:

• You will work on a rota covering days, evenings, and weekends
• PVG Scheme membership is essential
• SSSC registration is required

If you are passionate about helping people take positive steps forward and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.

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]

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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