Adams House is a residential care service providing dedicated support to older people living with dementia. As a Relief Care Worker, you will support residents to feel safe, reassured and valued, helping to maintain familiar routines and a calm, supportive environment.
What you will do
1. Provide person-centred care to older people living with dementia
2. Support with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily routines
3. Offer reassurance and emotional support, responding sensitively to individual needs
4. Promote dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times
5. Follow care plans and contribute to a consistent, structured environment
6. Work closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of dementia care
About you
You will be patient, compassionate and confident supporting people living with dementia, with an understanding of the importance of routine, reassurance and clear communication. You may already hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards it, and you will bring the right values and approach to deliver thoughtful, person-centred dementia care. Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential, as full training and support will be provided. This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the SSSC, or willingness to register.
Why join us
7. Flexible relief work to suit your availability
8. Supportive teams with a strong focus on dementia care
9. Full induction and ongoing training
10. Opportunities to gain experience in a specialist care setting
If you are looking for flexible work where you can make a real difference in dementia care, we would be delighted to hear from you. Get in touch today to find out more and take the next step with Adams House.
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.
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