Behind every reassuring smile, gentle word, and safe night’s rest at CrossReach is a team who never stop caring. As our new Night Care Worker, you will be the calm, compassionate presence who supports older people through the quiet hours, making sure their needs are met with dignity and kindness. This is more than a night shift. By being there when others sleep, you bring reassurance, safety and dignity to older people who rely on our care. Every action you take, no matter how small, helps create peace of mind for them and their families.Your night-to-night will include:Providing wakeful night duty cover, ensuring safety and comfort for each personActing as a key worker, helping to shape and manage individual care plansAssisting with personal and intimate care, always with empathy, dignity and respectSupporting the use of aids and equipment to maintain independence where possibleLiaising with health professionals and other colleagues to provide consistent careMonitoring nutritional needs and responding sensitively to emergenciesHelping maintain a safe, welcoming environment for allWhat you’ll bring:
You will have, or be willing to work towards, an SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, along with basic computer skills to support record keeping and communication. Compassion, patience and the ability to stay calm and dependable during the night are what matter most. You will also be committed to working within our Christian ethos, demonstrating values of compassion, dignity and respect in the way you care for others..What we offer:
You will be part of a supportive and committed team who share a clear purpose. We provide ongoing training, employee benefits, and an environment where you will be valued and encouraged to grow.Ready to make the night a little brighter for someone who needs you?
Apply today and be part of something that truly matters.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.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process hereCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application through Jobtrain, please click hereAccessibility : To view our recruitment accessibility statement, please click hereCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrian” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub hereBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.Further help - If you need any help at any stage, you can contact the Recruitment Team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk
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