As a Support Worker in our service, you will help individuals with learning disabilities develop independence and confidence in their daily lives. You will work alongside colleagues to provide consistent and person centred support.
Supporting individuals with personal routines and daily living activities
Encouraging independence and supporting life skills
Supporting individuals with meals, household tasks and budgeting
Supporting individuals to access community activities and opportunities
Acting as a key worker and supporting care planning
Maintaining accurate records and support notes
Supporting a safe and welcoming environment
You will be reliable, compassionate and motivated to support people to achieve their goals. You will understand the importance of respectful, person centred support that promotes independence.
Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential, as training will be provided. Basic IT skills are required for completing records and training. You will be willing to work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care if you do not already hold this qualification. Full induction and training
Funded SVQ Level 3 qualification where required
Access to health cash plan and wellbeing support
Staff discounts including Blue Light Card and Perkbox
Life assurance
Opportunities for development and career progression
If you would like to support individuals to live independently and be part of a supportive team, apply now.
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.
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