Relief Support Worker

Are you passionate about supporting people to improve their mental health and wellbeing? We are looking for compassionate and reliable Relief Support Workers to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality, person-centred care across our residential and day care services.

As a Relief Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to individuals, helping them maintain their wellbeing, independence and quality of life. The role is varied and requires a flexible and person-centred approach, with the ability to respond appropriately to individual needs.

What you will do

* Provide compassionate, person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs.
* Assist with care plans and contribute to the delivery and review of support.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and senior staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
* Support individuals with daily living tasks, including personal care where required.
* Encourage participation in social and meaningful activities.
* Administer medication in line with training, procedures and appropriate supervision.
* Maintain accurate records and communicate relevant information effectively.
* Work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and overnight stays.

About you

You will have a caring, patient and respectful approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting others. You will have good communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Basic IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and the internet, are required. Previous experience in social care is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

What we offer

* The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support.
* Flexible working opportunities to help you balance work with other commitments.
* A supportive team environment guided by strong values.
* Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.

At CrossReach, we work in Christ’s name, and our Christian values inform the way we support individuals, families and communities. If you share our commitment to compassionate, respectful and person-centred care, we welcome your application.

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.

Workplace and Role Accessibility Supplements (attached below) - This guide outlines the physical, environmental, and location based aspects of the role to help you understand how the work is carried out and whether it’s right for you. It may also help you identify any adjustments or support that would enable you to do your best work. We welcome conversations about what you personally need to work within our services, and we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you where possible.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on View email address on s1jobs.com

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

* Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process
* CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
* Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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* To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement
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