Job Description

Become a Relief Children's Residential Worker Make a Difference, When It Matters Most!

Looking for a role where every shift truly counts? As a

Relief Children's Residential Worker,

you'll be stepping in to provide care and consistency when it's needed most offering stability, support, and a friendly face for children and young people in our residential homes.


Whether you've got experience or are looking for a meaningful way to use your people skills, this is your chance to be part of something special on a schedule that works for you.

What the role involves:

Creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing home-from-home environment.

Helping young people feel seen, heard, and valued even on the tough days.

Getting involved in everyday routines, fun activities, and the occasional baking session or board game battle!

Being someone young people can rely on even if you're not there every day.

Bringing energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to engage, play and have fun because joy is just as important as care.

We're looking for people who:

Bring kindness, patience, and a calm presence to every shift.

Are adaptable, dependable, and able to step into new situations with confidence.

Know how to listen, support, and build trust.

Have experience working with children or young people or a willingness to learn through full training.

Hold a full manual driving licence we often head out for activities or support young people with day-to-day outings.

Why relief work with us?

Flexibility pick up shifts that suit your lifestyle.

Full training, guidance, and support we'll set you up for success.

A welcoming team who value every contribution, no matter how big or small.

Competitive pay, extra payment for sleepovers, and a real sense of purpose.


Shift pattern:

Our homes operate on a rolling rota with

early (7am3pm), late (2pm10pm), and sleepover shifts, including weekends.

As part of our relief team, you'll work a mixture of early, late and weekend shifts with the flexibility to tell us when you're available and pick up the shifts that suit you.

Ready to make a meaningful impact, one shift at a time?

Apply now and join our dedicated team of relief workers. Because every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cared for and your presence could make all the difference.


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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