Relief Support Worker in Church

Looking to make a real difference?

At Eskmills, we provide supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities in Musselburgh and Portobello, helping them lead fulfilling, independent lives.

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and support our residents day and night.

By becoming a part of the Eskmills community, you will be joining a team that values independence and quality of life.

Our staff work closely with each resident to create personalized support plans, putting their goals and aspirations first.

We pride ourselves on our Customer Service Excellence award, which we have achieved every year since 2012, reflecting our commitment to outstanding care.

If you are interested in joining a team that cares deeply about making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team, providing essential support to individuals with learning disabilities.

You will work independently, addressing care needs as outlined in their plans and ensuring high standards of social care.

Your role includes delivering flexible support services, conducting risk assessments, and assisting with safety and upkeep.

You will provide life skills training, support personal budgeting, and help with work, leisure, education, and employment opportunities.

Effective communication and promoting equality, choice, and social inclusion are key aspects of the role.

You will also participate in evaluating service provision and maintaining confidentiality.

An SVQ Level 3 is ideal, though previous experience is beneficial.

Basic computer skills are required, and respect for Christian worship is essential.

Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are mandatory.

If you are committed to providing high-quality care and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

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

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

* 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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