A bank Relief Care Worker post with CrossReach, covering shifts at Williamwood House, a specialist dementia care home for up to 34 older people, when extra staffing is needed. The work centres on personal care, daily routines, meals and mobility, following care plans and keeping records. Shifts are variable and taken up around existing commitments, with no fixed hours. Entry needs PVG membership and SSSC registration; an SVQ Level 3 is not required, as CrossReach supports staff to work towards it.
What the job involves
- Support people with personal care, daily routines and practical activities
- Assist with meals, mobility and everyday wellbeing
- Encourage choice and independence in everyday situations
- Follow care plans and adapt your approach to individual preferences
- Work alongside colleagues to provide safe, consistent support
- Complete records and share important information with colleagues
What’s required
Registration & licences
- SSSC registration and meeting its professional standards
Skills & knowledge
- Willingness to learn and to provide personal care
- Patience and good judgement
- Clear communication and ability to work well with different people and teams
- Adaptable and reliable
Checks & eligibility
- PVG membership and the necessary vetting checks
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Respect for the CrossReach Christian ethos and ability to work within it
Nice to have
- Previous care experience
- Transferable skills from other jobs, volunteering or supporting people in a personal capacity
What’s offered
- Flexible shifts that fit around other commitments
- Support to work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Opportunity to contribute to a large social care provider in Scotland
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
