Relief Care Worker

At Cross Reach, our Care Workers support people to live with dignity, choice and independence. As a Relief Care Worker, you will step in to support our teams when needed, providing high-quality care and companionship to people in our services while working flexibly around your availability.

• Supporting individuals with personal care, daily routines and practical tasks
• Promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing at all times
• Building positive, respectful relationships with the people we support
• Working as part of a wider staff team to deliver consistent, person-centred care
• Following individual support plans, risk assessments and care guidelines
• Supporting a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• Attending training and team meetings as required

You will be caring, reliable and respectful, with a genuine interest in supporting others. You will be comfortable working as part of a team, able to follow guidance and confident in communicating with colleagues and the people you support. Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will ideally hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards this.

• Flexible relief work to suit your availability
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• The opportunity to gain experience across care services
• A values-led organisation where people come first

This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme and appropriate vetting checks.

If you are looking for flexible work where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join Cross Reach as a Relief Care Worker.

Cross Reach 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.

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