Relief Support Worker

We all need a bit of support sometimes and in this role, you’ll be the person someone turns to when they’re ready to take their next step forward. As a Support Worker, you’ll join a kind and committed team, working with adults who are rebuilding their lives. Whether someone’s just arrived or getting ready to move on, you’ll walk alongside them offering encouragement, practical help, and a steady presence they can count on.

What the job involves:

• Getting to know people, understanding what matters to them, and tailoring support to their needs
• Helping with everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning and shopping and encouraging independence wherever possible
• Supporting health and wellbeing, including attending appointments and managing medication
• Taking part in group work, key work sessions, and life skills activities
• Being part of a rota that covers daytime, evenings, weekends and some overnight shifts

What you’ll need to bring:

• SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or a willingness to work towards it
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Basic IT skills things like updating records and sending emails

What you’ll get in return:

• Full support to complete your SVQ Level 3
• Regular training and supervision to help you grow in confidence
• The chance to be part of a team that genuinely cares about you, your development, and the people we support

This is a job with heart. And if that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from 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.

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.