Relief Care Worker - Crossreach : Job Details

Are you a compassionate and empathetic individual eager to make a meaningful difference in others’ lives? At CrossReach, we offer you the opportunity to become a Care Worker, supported by comprehensive training and a nurturing team environment.

As a Care Worker with CrossReach, you'll provide essential support to individuals needing assistance with daily living activities. Your role will involve helping people with personal care, administering medication, and offering companionship, all while respecting their dignity and promoting their independence. You’ll play a crucial part in enhancing their quality of life, whether by aiding them in daily routines or simply being a friendly presence.

Our charity is one of Scotland's largest social care providers, committed to offering high-quality care across various settings. We support people from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances, ensuring they can live fulfilling lives. You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who come from various walks of lifesome seasoned in care, others from different fields or just starting their career journey.

In this relief role, you’ll have the flexibility to work as and when you prefer, adjusting your shifts to fit around your other commitments. This flexibility is ideal for maintaining a healthy work-life balance while gaining valuable experience in the social care sector. Whether you’re new to care or looking to continue your career, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.

Your contribution will be vital in helping individuals lead their best lives, and in return, we provide a supportive, dynamic team environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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.

This post is also eligible for a Shetland Island Allowance of £2,541 pro rata per annum.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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