Relief Care Worker

As a Relief Care Worker, you'll provide practical support, encouragement and companionship to older people, helping them live safely, comfortably and with dignity. Working on an as-needed basis, you'll play an important role in supporting residents while enjoying the flexibility to fit work around your commitments.

What you will do

Support residents with personal care and daily living activities Assist with meals and encourage good nutrition and hydration Promote independence, choice and wellbeing Encourage participation in activities and social opportunities Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support Maintain accurate records and follow care procedures and best practice

About you You will be caring, reliable and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to supporting older people. You'll be comfortable working as part of a team and able to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues. Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential. We're equally interested in people with the right values, a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to support others.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.

New to care? Many of our colleagues joined us from retail, hospitality, customer service, administration and other sectors. We'll provide a full induction, ongoing training and support to help you build your confidence and develop your skills.

Why work with us? At CrossReach, you'll join a supportive team that values compassion, respect and teamwork. Relief work offers the flexibility to fit around your lifestyle while allowing you to make a meaningful difference. If you're looking for flexible work with purpose, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join our caring team.

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.