Job Description

As a Relief Housekeeping Assistant with CrossReach, you'll help keep our home clean, safe and welcoming for older people. You'll step in when needed to maintain high standards of hygiene and comfort, making sure every space reflects the respect and dignity we offer to those in our care.

This flexible role is ideal if you're looking for work that fits around your life while still making a meaningful difference.

What Your Day Could Involve

Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and shared areas to a high standard Supporting residents to keep their personal spaces tidy and comfortable Working as part of a friendly, supportive team Helping new colleagues learn housekeeping routines Following Health & Safety and COSHH procedures Taking part in training and team meetings when required

About You

You take pride in your work and care about creating a welcoming environment. You're reliable, thoughtful and happy to lend a hand wherever needed. No formal experience is required just a willingness to learn and a caring attitude. Experience in a care setting is an advantage. You have basic computer skills, You're a member of the PVG Scheme, or willing to join with our support.

What You'll Gain

Flexible shifts to suit your availability

Training and ongoing support to help you succeed

A role where your work makes a real difference every day

How to Apply

We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Click 'Apply' to start your journey with CrossReach today.

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 a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.


You will also need to become amember of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.



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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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