Relief Care Worker in Bathgate

As a Relief Care Worker in our care home, you will support older people to live safely, comfortably and with dignity each day. Working flexibly to cover shifts when needed, you will provide practical care and reassurance as part of a supportive and welcoming team.

What your day will look like:

• Supporting residents with personal and intimate care in a respectful and dignified way
• Encouraging independence and supporting daily routines
• Supporting residents with meals, hydration and nutrition
• Responding to call bells and providing reassurance where needed
• Maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment
• Completing daily records and reports accurately
• Working alongside colleagues, health professionals and families
• Working flexibly to support shifts across the service

About you:

You will bring patience, empathy and a genuine commitment to supporting older people. You will understand the importance of building positive relationships and delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity and independence. Experience in care is helpful but not essential, as full training and support will be provided. Basic IT skills are required for recording information and completing training. You will be willing to work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care if you do not already hold this qualification. You must be a member of the PVG Scheme and registered with the SSSC, or willing to join and register.

What you will gain:

• Flexible working to support work-life balance
• Full induction and training

If you are looking for flexible work where you can make a meaningful difference in people's lives, apply now.

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. 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.

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.