Relief Support Worker

Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen in the everyday. A quiet chat over a cup of tea. A walk to the shops. Helping someone feel safe and seen. As a Support Worker in Alloa, you’ll be part of those moments, supporting individuals with mental health needs to live life on their own terms.

You’ll join a team that values compassion, dignity and choice. Together, you’ll help people build routines, explore interests and stay connected to their communities. Whether it’s supporting someone to attend worship, maintain their independence or simply enjoy a good book, your role will be to make each day count.

What you’ll do

Provide person-centred care in residential and day care settings

Help create and follow individual care plans

Support daily routines and encourage independence

Administer medication under supervision

Facilitate hobbies, interests and community involvement

Welcome families and visitors

Respect and support Christian worship and values

Take part in team meetings, training and supervision

About you

You’re someone who brings warmth, patience and reliability to every interaction. You care about people and want to help them live well. You don’t need previous experience in social care we’ll support you to gain your SVQ in Health and Social Care if you don’t already have it. What matters most is your willingness to learn and your commitment to making a difference.

What you’ll need

• A genuine interest in supporting people with mental health needs
• Basic computer skills
• Membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the SSSC (or willingness to register)
• A commitment to uphold our Christian ethos

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you can build real relationships and help others live life to the fullest, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us.

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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