Care Worker
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You don't need to have worked in care before. You just need to be the kind of person who notices when someone needs a little more support, remembers the small things that matter to people, and genuinely wants to make a difference. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you. What the role involves You'll help create a warm, consistent environment where older people feel truly cared for. On a typical shift, you'll: Assist with personal care, daily living, nutrition and mobility Support activities that promote wellbeing and a sense of purpose Welcome visitors and carry out day-to-day interactions with warmth and professionalism Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans Work as part of a supportive team to deliver consistent, person-centred care Who we're looking for No background in care is needed as we provide full training from day one. What we're really looking for is someone compassionate and dependable, who brings warmth and patience to every shift. You'll follow guidance well, work positively with others and treat every person with respect. Basic IT confidence is needed for records and online e-learning. SVQ Level 3 in Social Care is ideal but not essential, and we'll support you to work towards it. SSSC registration and PVG Scheme membership are required. Why join us? Every shift you work, you're helping someone live their life on their own terms. That's not a small thing. You'll be part of a committed, caring team where your contribution is genuinely valued. If you're ready to bring your best self to a role that truly matters, apply today. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support 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. 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 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.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefo