Care Support Worker - MID06843

Medirest Signature; Scotland; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Care Support Worker to provide essential support to individuals in their homes across Midlothian. Candidates must possess an SVQ level II in Social Care or be willing to work towards it. The role demands a mature and flexible approach, responding to unplanned situations while delivering tailored care plans. This permanent position offers 36 hours of work per week with a competitive salary, adhering to the Regulated Work with Adults requirements.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a supportive role delivering individual care plans.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ level II in Social Care.
• Regulated Work with Adults required.

Responsibilities

• Attend visits across Midlothian to support individuals in their homes.
• Respond flexibly to unplanned situations during care delivery.
• Deliver individual care plans as per client needs.

Skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Mature and self-reliant approach

Flexibility in responding to unplanned situations

Education

SVQ level II in Social Care

Job description

Job Vacancy

Working within the Care at Home team, you will attend visits across Midlothian to support individuals within their own homes.

Knowledge

The jobholder must have an SVQ level II in Social Care or be willing to work towards it and have practical experience working in a supportive role with clients delivering individual care plans. They need to be able to work without direct supervision and have a mature, self-reliant approach with the ability to respond to unplanned situations in a calm and flexible manner.

Application Details

Closing Date: Monday 16th June 2025

Interview Date: Monday 23rd June 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Care Support Worker

Position Number: WAC03C & WAC03D

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Location: Various Locations within Midlothian

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off including weekend work, 09:00-13:00 & 15:45-22:00

Weeks per year: 52

Note: Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale, with a minimum salary of £28,440.19 per annum for 36 hours/week over 52 weeks.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Adults, which must be obtained before employment at the candidate's expense. For more information, visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying or need reasonable adjustments due to disability, please call 0131 271 3063 and mention the post reference number. Midlothian Council is undergoing a transformation, and internal candidates may be prioritized for some vacancies, possibly causing delays. Candidates who are trainees in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are care-experienced young people who have previously been looked after, are eligible for a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria.