At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older people with daily routines, personal care, and companionship.
- Company: CrossReach, a caring organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Exclusive discounts, generous pension plan, health cash plan, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values respect, inclusion, and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Kindness, dependability, and a willingness to learn; experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
As a Care Worker, you'll support older people to live with dignity, independence and comfort. From helping with daily routines and personal care to providing encouragement and companionship, you'll play an important role in helping residents live well and feel valued.
What you will do:
- Support residents with personal care and day-to-day living
- Assist with meals and promote nutrition and hydration
- Encourage independence and individual choice
- Help residents stay active and engaged in daily life
- Build positive relationships with residents and their families
- Work as part of a team to deliver person-centred care
- Maintain accurate records and follow care procedures
About you:
You will be kind, dependable and committed to helping others. You'll enjoy working with people and understand the importance of treating everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential. We're equally interested in people with the right values, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare. This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the SSSC.
Why work with us?
At CrossReach, you'll be supported to learn, develop and grow your career while making a genuine difference in the lives of others. 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.
As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. 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.
Care Worker employer: CrossReach
CrossReach is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With access to generous benefits such as a contributory pension plan, health cash plan, and enhanced family-friendly policies, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve in Older People Services. Located in Scotland, we are committed to fostering a diverse team where every individual feels valued and respected, ensuring a rewarding career path for all.
