Relief Care Worker

The Walter & Joan Gray provides residential care and support for older people. We are looking for Relief Care Workers to provide flexible, reliable support, helping to maintain consistency, reassurance and high standards of care for residents.

Relief work is essential in ensuring continuity of care during periods of increased demand, and this role is well suited to someone who can step in confidently, adapt quickly and provide compassionate, person-centred support.

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care in line with individual care plans
• Support with personal care, mobility, medication and daily routines
• Promote dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times
• Offer reassurance and emotional support, particularly during busy periods
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain safe, consistent care
• Accurately record information and report any changes in residents’ needs

You will be compassionate, dependable and comfortable supporting older people in a residential care setting. You may already hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards it, and you will understand the importance of flexibility, consistency and teamwork when providing relief cover. Previous care experience is welcomed, but the right values and approach are essential.

• Flexible relief work to fit around your availability
• Opportunities to pick up regular and additional shifts
• Supportive teams and a structured induction
• Ongoing training and development

This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the SSSC, or willingness to register.

If you are looking for flexible relief work where you can make a real difference at The Walter & Joan Gray, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch today to take the next step.

Cross Reach 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 Immigration. 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.

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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.