Job Description

As a Relief Night Care Worker with CrossReach, you will help older people feel safe, comfortable and respected throughout the night. You will provide consistent, person centred care when needed and contribute to a calm, secure environment where each person feels valued.


This flexible night role is ideal if you want to build experience, return to care work or support when your own schedule allows.

What Your Night Could Involve

Supporting service users with personal and intimate care Assisting with mobility aids and personal equipment Promoting comfort, reassurance and wellbeing during night hours Maintaining a safe, clean and restful home environment Responding to emergencies and working closely with health professionals

About You

You are warm, patient and reliable, with a caring approach and a genuine wish to support older people. You respect CrossReach's Christian ethos and are comfortable working within it. Ideally, you hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or are willing to work towards it with support. You will need basic computer skills, SSSC registration and PVG Scheme membership.

What You Will Gain

Flexible work that suits your lifestyle Training and guidance to help you grow The chance to make a real difference every time you work

How to Apply

We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. If you need support with your application or adjustments during the recruitment process, please tell us. Click Apply to begin your journey with CrossReach 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 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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