17 Sep
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Crossreach
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Canada
As a Support Worker in our Community Support and Holiday Service, you'll help adults with learning disabilities build confidence, develop independence and enjoy fulfilling lives. From supporting people to access work, education and leisure opportunities to accompanying them on holidays, you'll help make every day meaningful. Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations Support people to access employment, education, volunteering and leisure opportunities Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments and holidays Support people's health and wellbeing, including physical activities where appropriate Complete accurate records using digital systems Promote dignity, choice and person centred support You'll be caring, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people live full and independent lives.
You'll enjoy building relationships, working creatively and encouraging people to try new experiences.
Experience in social care is welcomed but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will hold, or be willing to achieve, an SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Social Care (depending on the role), or an equivalent qualification that meets Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements.
Experience or a qualification in supporting autistic people would be welcomed but isn't essential. This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Every day brings the prospect to help someone achieve something important to them.
If you're ready to help people live life to the fullest, we'd love to hear from you. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. 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.
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. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. #
📌 Care Support Assistant- Part Time (Canada)
🏢 Crossreach
📍 Canada