Relief Support Worker - #2079150

Support work that works for you.

Relief roles offer the best of both worlds flexibility and purpose. You’ll choose shifts that fit your lifestyle while making a difference to people who need a little extra support to live well.

Whether someone’s rebuilding their confidence, trying to stay on track, or just needs to know someone’s there, your support can help them feel respected and capable.

In this role, you’ll: Support with daily life from routines to goal setting Build warm, respectful relationships Bring calm, compassion and a sense of humour Work closely with colleagues and keep clear records

You’ll need:

• A steady, friendly and inclusive approach
• The flexibility to work across a range of shifts
• An SVQ Level 2 in Social Care (or be ready to work towards one)
• A desire to be part of something that truly matters

What you’ll get from the roleRelief support gives you the freedom to choose your hours and gain experience all while helping others feel valued. You’ll be part of a welcoming team, supported to grow and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

If you’ve worked in a support setting before and want a role that fits around your commitments, this could be just the opportunity you’re looking for.

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 .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

• 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
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