Our staff are all registered with SSSC and the majority have either completed SVQ2 or are working towards that end.
We have 46 staff in total, working between 16 and 35 hours per week, depending upon their circumstances. Some staff members have been with us for many years, progressing from Care Attendant to Senior, to Co- Ordinator, and on to Care Manager. Our Service Manager has also worked in the community. This breadth of experience helps to ensure the quality of care we give remains constant, and that the needs of our staff are always taken into consideration.
I have worked with Crossroads (Perth & Kinross) for 19 years, I was a Care Attendant, then a supervisor before coming into the office to work as a Co-ordinator 3 years ago.
I occasionally still carry out care and respite. Crossroads is a good organisation to work for.
I have worked with Crossroads (Perth & Kinross) since 1997, when I started, the flexibility of working around my young child appealed to me. I had previously worked in an office and different care settings.
Through the years I increased my hours to suit my family life. I enjoy the variety of working with clients and also completing assessments and reviews.
Vicky came to Crossroads after working for 10 years as a veterinary nurse, she was keen to progress her career with Crossroads and started with covering our on-call.
When we were looking for staff to learn about the office she was keen, and found she enjoyed it so much that she is now training to take over a Co-ordinator role.
Jelena trained as a nurse in Bulgaria, she moved to Scotland 13 years ago. Jelena was working in a takeaway before she came to Crossroads.
Jelena was keen to progress within Crossroads, she has been covering on-call and was keen to take up the opportunity to learn more about the office.
Jelena is now training to take over as a Co-ordinator.
I have worked with Crossroads since 2016 and it is the most worthwhile, satisfying and rewarding job I have had.
A privilege to get alongside others and help make a positive difference to their lives. Each carer can bring something different to the job. I especially like listening to people sharing their memories, having a good singalong, doing something creative, going out for a walk or coffee.
The ongoing training and support ensures I am confident ad prepared in my role.
A great charity to work for!
Maureen Mcinally achieved her SVQ2 recently. Congratulations from the Crossroads team.
David Purdie joined us a part time member of staff in 2021 to work around his college course.
He enjoys working with the clients, and taking them out.
Brenda Mortimer gained her SVQ this month (September 2023). Well done.
We are very proud of our member of staff Michal Majewski who recently graduated with an HNC in Health and Social Care.
Lynsey has been using Crossroads service to provide personal care for many years.
Ross enjoys the support of Crossroads care staff to support him with cooking and also trips to Edinburgh.
Cara receives 24 hour care and has a small regular team of people, she enjoyed a day out at Bell’s sports centre.
Tony enjoying a baking session while his Crossroads carer was there.
Michal Majewski joined Crossroads in September 2022 while he was studying for his HNC in Health and social care, he loves taking people out and is pictured her with one of his clients.
Our staff are all registered with SSSC and the majority have either completed SVQ2 or are working towards that end.
Find out the benefits of working for Crossroads (Perth and Kinross). You can apply for any available positions with us.
Information about our registered services, our inspection report and our current grades from the care inspectorate.