Are you dedicated to enhancing the lives of older people? We are looking for a compassionate Care Worker to join our team. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to support service users' needs, manage care plans, and assist with personal and intimate care. You'll also help users with aids, liaise with health professionals, and ensure a high standard of their living environment and personal belongings.
Your duties will include responding to emergencies, handling communications, and participating in meetings, all while adhering to CrossReach’s policies and demonstrating Christian support through prayer and worship. Flexibility is required as the role involves working on a rota basis, including weekends and evenings.
We prefer candidates with an SVQ 3 in Social Care or those willing to achieve this qualification. Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office are necessary for completing mandatory training. If you’re committed to providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling position.
As we do our work in Christ’s name, the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
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 CANDIDATES
1. Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process here.
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3. Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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11. 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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