Job Description

As a Care Worker with CrossReach, you'll help people live comfortably and with dignity. You'll support with day-to-day tasks such as personal care, meals and activities, and work with colleagues, families and other professionals to make sure everyone receives the right care and support.


Your role is about helping people feel safe, respected and at home.

What Your Day Could Involve

Each day is different. You might start by helping someone get ready for the day, supporting with medication, or sharing a chat over a cup of tea. You could help with a walk in the garden, prepare a meal or simply offer reassurance when it's needed. It's about being there for people and helping them feel valued and supported.

About You

You're kind, patient and reliable, with a genuine interest in supporting others. You work well as part of a team and bring a calm, respectful approach to your work. You're flexible with your time and happy to work different shifts, including evenings and weekends. You respect our Christian ethos and the beliefs of everyone we support. Basic digital skills are helpful, but we'll support you to learn what you need.


Ideally, you'll already hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or you'll be willing to work towards it with our support. If you're someone who notices when others need a hand, offers support without being asked and enjoys helping people feel comfortable and included, you could be a great fit for this role.

What You'll Gain

Support and funding to achieve your SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care if you don't already have it Opportunities for ongoing learning and development A supportive and inclusive workplace where teamwork, kindness and respect are at the heart of what we do

How to Apply

We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. If this role sounds right for you, we'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' to take the first step towards joining CrossReach and making a positive difference every day.


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 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.


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 recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk


Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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