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Care Worker

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CrossReach

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Inverness

AI generated summary

  • You should ideally have an SVQ 3 in Social Care or be willing to obtain one, basic computer skills, flexibility for rota work, and must pass PVG vetting and SSSC registration.
  • You will provide night cover, meet service users' needs, assist with personal care, manage equipment, promote activity, maintain care standards, and handle emergency calls.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will ideally hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care or be willing to obtain it within a specified timeframe. Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, are essential for completing e-learning courses and reporting. Flexibility is required as the role involves working on a rota basis, including weekends and evenings. 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.

Responsibilities

  • You will offer wakeful night cover, ensuring that the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of our service users are met in alignment with our Christian ethos.
  • You will act as a key worker, assisting with personal care, managing equipment needs, and liaising with health professionals as required.
  • Your duties will also include maintaining high standards of personal and environmental care, promoting mental and physical activity, and handling emergency calls.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Night Care Worker?

The main responsibilities include providing wakeful night cover for older people, assisting with personal care, managing equipment needs, liaising with health professionals, maintaining high standards of care, promoting mental and physical activity, and handling emergency calls.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

The ideal candidate should hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care or be willing to obtain it within a specified timeframe. Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, are also essential.

Are there flexible working hours in this role?

Yes, flexibility is required as the role involves working on a rota basis, which includes weekends and evenings.

What benefits do you offer to your employees?

We offer a range of benefits, including exclusive retail and leisure discounts, a generous contributory pension plan, death in service benefit, enhanced family-friendly policies, health cash plan, care concierge service, and professional development support.

Do I need to be a member of the PVG Scheme for this role?

Yes, this post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undergo necessary vetting checks.

Is there a requirement to register with the SSSC?

Yes, it is required to be registered with the SSSC, and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

Do I need permission to work in the UK to apply for this job?

Yes, we have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ anyone without the relevant permission to work in the UK, as granted by UK Visas and Immigration.

How do I apply for the Night Care Worker position?

You can apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain. CV uploads are not accepted for shortlisting purposes.

Can I amend my application after submission?

No, once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.

How will I be communicated with throughout the application process?

Most communication will be via email, so please ensure your email address is accurate and mark "Jobtrain" and "CrossReach" as safe email addresses. You may also receive calls or text messages.

Care you can put your faith in.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

CrossReach is a large, not-for-profit organisation offering a wide and varied range of statutory and non-statutory funded social care support throughout Scotland. The work and support is built upon over 150 years of adapting and developing to the ever changing needs of the communities we serve. Our services promote quality, fulfilment and independence through a range of support models including residential care, innovative dementia care, respite care, care at home, housing support, day care and community based creative arts projects. Many of our services have attained external quality accreditation through the coveted Customer Service Excellence Award. Our services are outcome focussed and aim to enable the people we support to realise their dreams and aspirations and to receive a care and support service which can meet their own individual needs.