Please note: We are currently not providing sponsorship at this time.

About Us

Our community has been a home for people with social, emotional, intellectual and learning disabilities since 1978, providing day and residential care in beautiful surroundings near Dunkeld, Perthshire. Corbenic is a Scottish registered charity where individuals live and work with others in healthy social relationships, based on mutual care and respect.

Why we are different

• We are an independent charity, part of the worldwide Camphill family providing a holistic residential environment that meets the social, physical, emotional and economic needs of it’s residents.
• We offer an exciting and varied range of workshop opportunities including day service, bakery, craft, pottery, estate, gardens, woodwork, horses & farm.
• We have international volunteers who come each year for 12 months to live, and share their lives with the Residents, bringing with them an energetic & multicultural vibe.
• As in all Camphill Communities the cultural life is strong, and it is often centered around the Festivals which are celebrated throughout the year.

Job description

Title of Post: Relief Care Worker (This is a Zero hours contract and work is on an 'as and when required' basis). This gives flexibility to work the hours that suit around existing commitments.

The shifts can vary between morning shifts, late shifts, short or long shifts. Don't let anything stop you from applying!

General Responsibilities will include:

• Personal care, including assisting in washing, dressing, undressing, using the toilet, changing sanitary products, bathing and so on
• Cooking and serving meals to residents, assisting with feeding where necessary.
• Administer high quality and person-centred care to adults with a variety of learning disabilities ensuring their wellbeing at all times.
• Assist with daily activities according to the wishes and needs of the resident, including transporting and accompanying them to health appointments.
• Count and administer medication and contributing to strict record keeping
• Provide care for residents on outings and holidays on a one to one or group basis
• Contributes towards assessments, care plans and attends resident reviews when required.
• Works towards achieving SVQ3 in line with SSSC qualification and registration requirements

This post will require PVG membership and SSSC registration.

The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland) 2019 (Exclusions and Exceptions) applies to this role.

• 7% Company pension (3% employee contribution)
• 10% shop and cafe discount
• Free On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free flu and covid jabs
• Enhanced Sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Relaxed dress
• Free bakery food, tea, coffee
• Company events
• Annual pay review
• 7.5 hour shifts (7am - 3pm and 1pm - 9pm in most areas)
• Refer a friend scheme
• career advancement opportunities
• Free meals when on shift
• Free tea and coffee on or off shift in our Dunkeld High Street Cafe