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CrossReach

Sep 20

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Inverness

AI generated summary

  • You should have or be willing to obtain an SVQ 3 in Social Care, basic computer skills, and flexibility for shifts. Membership in the PVG Scheme and SSSC registration are essential.
  • You will provide night cover, assist with personal care, manage equipment, maintain care standards, promote activities, and handle emergencies while supporting service users' needs.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will ideally hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care or be willing to obtain it within a specified timeframe.
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, are essential for completing e-learning courses and reporting.
  • Flexibility is required as the role involves working on a rota basis, including weekends and evenings.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • - Offer wakeful night cover, ensuring that the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of our service users are met in alignment with our Christian ethos.
  • - Act as a key worker, assisting with personal care, managing equipment needs, and liaising with health professionals as required.
  • - Maintain high standards of personal and environmental care.
  • - Promote mental and physical activity.
  • - Handle emergency calls.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Night Care Worker?

The main responsibilities include providing wakeful night cover, assisting with personal care, managing equipment needs, liaising with health professionals, maintaining high standards of personal and environmental care, promoting mental and physical activity, and handling emergency calls.

Is prior experience in social care required for this position?

While prior experience is beneficial, it is not explicitly required. The ideal candidate should hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care or be willing to obtain it within a specified timeframe.

Are there any educational qualifications required for this role?

The ideal candidate should ideally hold an SVQ 3 in Social Care, but those willing to obtain this qualification may also apply. Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, are also essential.

What are the working hours for this position?

The role involves working on a rota basis, which includes weekends and evenings, to provide night cover.

Will I need to undergo background checks?

Yes, this position requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

Is it necessary to be a member of the SSSC?

Yes, you will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees have access to exclusive retail and leisure discounts, a contributory pension plan, death in service benefit, enhanced family-friendly policies, a health cash plan, and support from a care concierge service.

Does the organization have a specific ethos that employees must adhere to?

Yes, as part of CrossReach, employees must respect and work within the organization's Christian ethos.

How do I apply for this position?

You can apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain, but do not upload a CV as it will not be used for shortlisting purposes.

What should I ensure before submitting my application?

Ensure that you check your email address for accuracy and mark “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” as safe email addresses, as communication regarding your application will primarily be via email.

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CrossReach

Care you can put your faith in.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

CrossReach is a large, not-for-profit organisation offering a wide and varied range of statutory and non-statutory funded social care support throughout Scotland. The work and support is built upon over 150 years of adapting and developing to the ever changing needs of the communities we serve. Our services promote quality, fulfilment and independence through a range of support models including residential care, innovative dementia care, respite care, care at home, housing support, day care and community based creative arts projects. Many of our services have attained external quality accreditation through the coveted Customer Service Excellence Award. Our services are outcome focussed and aim to enable the people we support to realise their dreams and aspirations and to receive a care and support service which can meet their own individual needs.