Care Worker in Ardrossan

You’ll start a shift not knowing exactly what the day will bring, and that’s what makes this work so meaningful. Every person you support has a story, a routine and a way they want to live. Your job is to help them do exactly that.

What you’ll be doing

• Support people with personal and intimate care, always with dignity and respect
• Help with daily routines, mobility, meals and activities that matter to each person
• Act as a key worker, contributing to care plans and being a consistent, trusted presence
• Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals to get support right
• Promote mental and physical wellbeing in ways that feel personal, not procedural

What we’re looking for

You don’t need any previous experience to join us. What matters is that you genuinely care and have the right values. We’re looking for someone who is warm, patient and reliable, with the kind of presence that puts people at ease. You’ll listen well and communicate clearly, and you’ll bring a respectful, compassionate approach to everything you do. Basic IT confidence is also needed, including Microsoft Office and online e-learning. Full training will be provided from day one. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Care is ideal, but if you don’t have it yet we’ll support you to achieve it. You’ll also need to be registered with the SSSC (or willing to register) and hold PVG Scheme membership.

Why join us?

There are jobs, and then there are roles that stay with you. This is one of those. You’ll build real relationships with the people you support, be part of a team that has each other’s backs, and finish each shift knowing your work genuinely made a difference. If that sounds like the kind of work you want to do, we’d love to hear from you.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports 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. 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.

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