Support Worker

at  CrossReach

At CrossReach, we take pride in the profound impact our services have on the lives of those we support. Our employees also find fulfillment in their roles, noting the support, enthusiasm, and opportunities for meaningful career development they receive.
In your role as a Support Worker at the new CrossReach Residential Recovery Service, you will be part of this amazing Recovery team, working with individual, and providing crucial support through their unique recovery journey. Your primary goal is to help those we support achieve the highest possible quality of life, making a significant difference in their recovery process.
This position demands a deep passion for and understanding of the individuals you support. You will need to look beyond behaviours to recognise the person behind them, building strong, supportive relationships. Creativity and problem-solving skills will be essential, as you will be tasked with finding innovative ways to help residents achieve their goals and address any challenges that arise.
The Highland Residential Recovery Service, funded by the Scottish Government’s Rapid Residential Rehabilitation Capacity Program, is a newly established facility set to open later this year. This service aims to reduce waiting times for support, offering immediate residential rehabilitation for up to 22 individuals. Your work here will have a significant impact, not only on the lives of those struggling with substance use but also on their families and local communities. By providing timely support, we enhance recovery outcomes and foster positive community contributions.
To be successful in this role, you we would love you to hold an SVQ level 3, but if you don’t have one already, you must be willing to work towards one. .
Read more about our new service here - CrossReach - Highlands & Islands Residential Recovery Service
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.

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