Crossroads - Perth & Kinross

It is a pleasure and a privilege to share with you that Margo has now been with Crossroads for 25 years.

That is a wonderful achievement and one which deserves to be recognised and celebrated. Margo is a highly valued colleague and, over those 25 years, has made an enormous contribution to Crossroads and to the people and families we support.

Well done, Margo – 25 years is a fantastic milestone and a real testament to your dedication to Crossroads and those we serve.

On behalf of us all, thank you for everything you have contributed – and continue to contribute. 👏💙

Home Care Worker

Location: Across Perth & Kinross

Pay:
SVQ Level 2 qualified: £14.06 weekdays | £15.06 evenings after 6pm and weekends

Non-SVQ: £13.80 weekdays | £14.80 evenings after 6pm and weekends
Contracts: Flexible full-time and part-time contracts available
Make a difference in your community
Crossroads Cares (Perth & Kinross) is a local, values-based charity providing high-quality care and support to people across Perth & Kinross, helping individuals remain connected to their families, their communities and the things that matter to them.
We are looking for caring, dependable and motivated people who share our values and want to join a team committed to providing respectful, person-centred care.
Whether you are an experienced care worker or considering care as a new career, we would be pleased to hear from you. Previous care experience is not essential – we provide full training, ongoing support and, where required, funded study towards SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
As our care is provided in people’s homes across the community, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
What we offer
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Paid business mileage
• Funded SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, if required
• Full training and ongoing support
• Colleague referral scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, providing discounts across a wide range of shops, services and restaurants
• A supportive local team and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community

What you will do
As a Home Care Worker with Crossroads Cares (Perth & Kinross), you will provide person-centred care and support in people’s own homes and communities.
You will:
• Support people with personal care and daily routines
• Help people take part in activities and remain connected to their community
• Build positive and respectful relationships with the people you support and their families
• Communicate effectively with relatives, colleagues and other professionals
• Work independently in the community while being part of a supportive wider team
• Deliver care safely, professionally and with respect for each person’s dignity, choices and independence

The people we support include older people, children, people with physical disabilities and people with additional support needs.
Who we are looking for
We are a values-based organisation, and we are looking for colleagues who share our commitment to treating people with dignity, respect and kindness and to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
You do not need previous care experience. What matters most is that you:
• Share our values and demonstrate them in the way you work with others
• Are kind, dependable and respectful
• Are comfortable working independently in the community
• Communicate well with the people you support, their families and colleagues
• Are willing to learn and develop
• Take responsibility for delivering high-quality care
• Work positively as part of a team and support your colleagues

Essential requirements
You must:
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to a car with appropriate business insurance for work
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Be able to communicate effectively in English for care delivery and record-keeping

This post is subject to the appropriate PVG requirements.
Interested?
If you share our values and are looking for rewarding work with a respected local charity, we would love to hear from you.
We review applications on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today.
Screening questions
1. Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work?
2. Are you able to communicate effectively in English for care delivery and record-keeping?

Looking for rewarding work in Kinross and the surrounding area?
Crossroads Cares (Perth & Kinross) is looking for caring, dependable people who share our values to join our local care team.
You don’t need previous care experience. If you are kind, reliable and want to make a real difference in your community, we’ll provide the training and support you need.
Home Care Worker
Pay
✅ SVQ Level 2: £14.06 weekdays | £15.06 evenings after 6pm & weekends
✅ Non-SVQ: £13.80 weekdays | £14.80 evenings after 6pm & weekends
What we offer
✅ Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
✅ Paid business mileage
✅ Funded SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, if required
✅ Full training and ongoing support
✅ Colleague referral scheme
✅ Blue Light Card Scheme
We are a values-based organisation and are looking for colleagues who share our commitment to dignity, respect, kindness and high-quality, person-centred care.
You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
If you live in or around Kinross and are looking for work that really matters, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Email: [email protected]

Looking for rewarding work in Blairgowrie and the surrounding area?
Crossroads Cares (Perth & Kinross) is looking for caring, dependable people who share our values to join our local care team.
You don’t need previous care experience. If you are kind, reliable and want to make a real difference in your community, we’ll provide the training and support you need.
Home Care Worker
Pay
✅ SVQ Level 2: £14.06 weekdays | £15.06 evenings after 6pm & weekends
✅ Non-SVQ: £13.80 weekdays | £14.80 evenings after 6pm & weekends
What we offer
✅ Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
✅ Paid business mileage
✅ Funded SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, if required
✅ Full training and ongoing support
✅ Colleague referral scheme
✅ Blue Light Card Scheme
We are a values-based organisation and are looking for colleagues who share our commitment to dignity, respect, kindness and high-quality, person-centred care.
You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
If you live in or around Blairgowrie and are looking for work that really matters, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Email: [email protected]

We have two lovely reasons to celebrate at Crossroads this week. Dionne Kerr has completed her SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Jelena Djordjev-Ivanova has been appointed as Care Manager.
Congratulations to you both, you have worked so hard and are assets to the team. 🥂

🌟 NEW UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED 🌟

We are so excited to share that our brand-new staff uniforms, featuring our New Logo have officially arrived 💙🎊

New look, same caring team!💙

💙 WE’RE RECRUITING CARE WORKERS ACROSS PERTH & KINROSS
Are you caring, dependable and looking for work that genuinely makes a difference?
Crossroads Cares (Perth & Kinross) is looking for new colleagues to join our community care team. Whether you already work in care or are considering a rewarding new career, we would be pleased to hear from you.
What we offer:
• £14.06 per hour weekdays for SVQ Level 2 qualified colleagues, rising to £15.06 evenings and weekends
• £13.80 per hour weekdays for non-SVQ colleagues, rising to £14.80 evenings and weekends
• Flexible full-time, part-time and bank contracts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Paid business mileage
• Funded SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care if you do not already hold it
• Pension scheme
• Uniform and work mobile phone
• Colleague referral scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme
• A supportive local team and modern office and training base at Bertha Park, Perth
No previous care experience is essential. We recruit for values and provide full training and ongoing support.
You will support people in their own homes across Perth and Kinross, helping with personal care, daily routines, activities and maintaining independence and connection with their community.
You will need:
• A full UK driving licence
• Access to a car with business insurance for work
• The right to work in the UK
• To be registered with the SSSC, or willing to apply for registration within three months of starting
A PVG Scheme membership will also be required before carrying out the role.
If you are kind, reliable and respectful, and would like to join a professional and caring local charity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by emailing your CV or a brief summary of your work history to:
📧 [email protected]
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
💙 Crossroads Cares (Perth & Kinross)
📍 67 Adamson Avenue, Bertha Park, Perth, PH1 0AL
📞 01738 639460

We are so excited to welcome everyone to our annual coffee morning tomorrow at St Leonard's in the Fields church, 10am-12pm.

Come along and enjoy a tea, coffee or juice and lots of delicious treats for only £4 per adults and kids go free!

There is also still time to purchase raffle tickets to be in for a chance of winning some amazing prizes:

-45 minutes massage from Dream catcher massage
-one hour PT session at Partizan Gymnazium
- evening dress from Vintage Veils
-Afternoon tea for two Huntingtower, Perth.
-£20 voucher for Stewart Tower Dairy Ice Cream Parlour
-£20 for Uisge Bar & Restaurant
-£50 meal voucher for The Maltings, Perth
-£50 voucher for T&T garage Ltd
-vintage ch*****ne
-family day pass to Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
-£20 voucher for Pets at home
-£10 M&S vouchers
-Meal for 2 at Salutation Hotel Perth
-18 round hole of Golf for 4 people at Murrayshall Country House Hotel & Golf Club
(Worth £250!)