Homecare Support Worker - Homecare East - Kelso

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

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Homecare Support Worker to provide person-centred practical and emotional support in the Kelso area. This part-time, temporary role involves promoting the health and well-being of service users and ensuring their needs are met. The position offers training, a Living Wage, and various benefits, including access to the Local Government 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

• SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• Current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical and emotional support as outlined in individual support plans.
• Promote health and well-being of service users.
• Responsible for safe administration of medication.

Skills

Person-centred care

Emotional support

Medication administration

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Social Care Health Department Kelso Community Hospital Inch Road Kelso, TD5 7JP

Salary: £25,769.25 - £27,081.16 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 35.25 hours per week

Job Description

Job Title: Homecare Support Worker

Location: Homecare East - Kelso Area

Hours: 35.25 hours per week

Contract: Temporary until 30/05/2026

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.**

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 the work that they do.

The Role

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

Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure their needs are met in an inclusive way.

Support, enable and involve service users in all aspects of their lives, including personal care, eating, drinking, and mobility if necessary.

Be 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 drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

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

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.