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CrossReach

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You need kindness, patience, and genuine interest in people. Must join the PVG Scheme, register with SSSC, and have UK work permission. Respect our Christian ethos is essential.
  • You will build trusting relationships, assist with daily tasks, help access meaningful activities, and create personalized support plans, with some evening and weekend work.

Requirements

  • Kindness. Patience. A genuine interest in people. That’s it. If you’ve worked in care before, brilliant – but if you haven’t, we’ll give you all the training and encouragement you need to thrive. You’ll need to be a member of the PVG Scheme and register with the SSSC – but don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it.
  • 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

  • Build meaningful, trusting relationships with the people we support
  • Help with day-to-day tasks like personal care, cooking and keeping the home feeling like home
  • Support people to access the things that matter to them – work, hobbies, education, friends
  • Create and follow personalised support plans, always with the person’s voice at the centre
  • Work some evenings and weekends

FAQs

What does a Support Worker do at CrossReach?

A Support Worker at CrossReach supports adults with learning disabilities by helping them with day-to-day tasks, building meaningful relationships, assisting with personal care, and helping them access activities that matter to them.

Do I need prior experience in care to apply for this position?

No prior experience in care is required. We are looking for kindness, patience, and a genuine interest in people, and we provide comprehensive training for new team members.

What type of training will I receive?

You will receive great training, including the opportunity to gain your SVQ Level 3 qualification, along with ongoing development to support your professional growth.

Will I need to work evenings or weekends?

Yes, the role requires you to work some evenings and weekends.

What are the requirements for applying for this position?

You need to be a member of the PVG Scheme and register with the SSSC. We will assist you through this process.

How is CrossReach's work aligned with Christian values?

CrossReach operates under the Christian ethos and aims to provide supportive services in Christ's name, respecting and promoting these values in all aspects of our work.

What benefits does CrossReach offer to its employees?

CrossReach offers a range of benefits including exclusive retail and leisure discounts, a contributory pension plan, enhanced family-friendly policies, health cash plans, and contributions towards professional membership fees.

Can I apply if I'm not a UK citizen?

You must have the relevant permission to work in the UK, and we will check your entitlement to work during the recruitment process.

How can I apply for this position?

To apply, please complete the application process on Jobtrain, ensuring you do not upload a CV as it will not be used for shortlisting.

How will I be communicated with during the recruitment process?

Most communication will be via email, so it's important to provide an accurate email address and check it regularly, including your junk folder. There may also be occasional calls or text messages.

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CrossReach

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.