Homecare Support Worker - Gordon & Greenlaw Area - Temporary - SBO09106

Scottish Borders Council; Duns; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Homecare Support Worker to provide essential support to individuals in the Gordon & Greenlaw area. This temporary role offers 22 hours per week with a focus on person-centred care. Ideal candidates will share the council's core values and be committed to enhancing the well-being of those they support. Training is provided, and benefits include access to discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

Qualifications

• Providing practical and emotional support as outlined in support plans.
• Promoting health and well-being of service users.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users in personal care and mobility.
• Administering medication safely.

Skills

Care Support

Empathy

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Homecare Support Worker - Temporary

Location: Gordon & Greenlaw Area (Base at Lanark Lodge)

Hours: 22 hours per week

Contract: Temporary until 30th November 2025

Salary: £13.35 - £14.03 per hour / £25,769.25 - £27,081.16 pro rata per annum

Qualifications: SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential. You can earn whilst you learn!

Training: All training is provided.

Requirements: PVG Adults - we will do this for you! SSSC registered.

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.

Core Principles: 'Independence. Choice. Rights. Dignity. Privacy.'

We focus on these five principles to provide excellent care through a well-structured, meaningful, and person-centred approach.

We are looking for people who share our core values and can apply these to their work.

The Role

Providing person-centred practical and emotional support to empower the people we care for, as outlined in individual support plans.

Promoting the health and well-being of the people we support and ensuring their needs are met inclusively.

Supporting, enabling, and involving service users in all aspects of their lives, including personal care, eating, drinking, and mobility if necessary.

Being responsible for the safe administration of service users' medication, following relevant training.

Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:

• Living Wage Employer
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Benefits
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paid training
• Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

Take the first step towards your career with Scottish Borders Council by applying today!

*Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

**If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driver's licence, Scottish Borders Council will consider reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability. If such adjustments enable you to undertake the travel responsibilities of the role, this will be taken into account.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to the Adult Social Care Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail]

Scottish Borders Council is committed to increasing workforce diversity to better reflect our communities. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates who assess themselves as having a disability are guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Employer scheme if they meet the essential criteria. All appointments are made on merit.