Support Worker - Part Time

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossReach Trading Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in our Community Support and Holiday Service. You will help people build confidence, access work, education and leisure, and accompany them on holidays.

We value person-centred support, dignity, and teamwork. Training is provided, and PVG/SSSC checks are part of the role, with a focus on inclusive, respectful care.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is welcomed but not essential, full training will be provided.
• You will hold, or be willing to achieve, an SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Social Care (depending on role).
• Membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the SSSC are required.
• Experience or qualification in supporting autistic people would be welcomed but isn't essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations
• Encourage independence and build confidence in everyday life
• Support people to access employment, education, volunteering and leisure opportunities
• Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments and holidays
• Support people's health and wellbeing, including physical activities where appropriate
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and other professionals
• Complete accurate records using digital systems
• Promote dignity, choice and person centred support

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Care

SVQ Level 3 in Social Care

SSSC registration requirements

PVG Scheme membership

Job description

As a Support Worker in our Community Support and Holiday Service, you'll help adults with learning disabilities build confidence, develop independence and enjoy fulfilling lives. From supporting people to access work, education and leisure opportunities to accompanying them on holidays, you'll help make every day meaningful.

What you will do

• Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations
• Encourage independence and build confidence in everyday life
• Support people to access employment, education, volunteering and leisure opportunities
• Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments and holidays
• Support people's health and wellbeing, including physical activities where appropriate
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and other professionals
• Complete accurate records using digital systems
• Promote dignity, choice and person centred support

About you

You'll be caring, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people live full and independent lives. You'll enjoy building relationships, working creatively and encouraging people to try new experiences. You'll have good communication skills, basic IT skills and enjoy working as part of a supportive team.

Experience in social care is welcomed but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will hold, or be willing to achieve, an SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Social Care (depending on the role), or an equivalent qualification that meets Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements. Experience or a qualification in supporting autistic people would be welcomed but isn't essential. This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, you'll join a supportive team where your ideas are valued and your development matters. Every day brings the opportunity to help someone achieve something important to them.

If you're ready to help people live life to the fullest, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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]

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