Home Care Support Worker - Newtown Saint Boswells

SRS Care Solutions; Melrose, Melrose; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate care assistants to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of service users by providing personal care, supporting daily activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With flexible shift patterns and a commitment to staff development through funded training, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the care sector. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits, including mileage contributions and free uniforms, all while working in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere.

Benefits

Free uniforms

Mileage contributions

Career progression opportunities

Paid full sector training

Free PVG

Access to Blue Light card

Ongoing additional training and mentoring support

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Compassion and respect are key values for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Assist with meal preparation and household duties.
• Follow health and social care standards at all times.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 30 hours per week

**Please note that we are not currently recruiting from overseas and are not able to provide visa sponsorship**

SRS Care Solutions are looking for care assistants/home carers to join our growing Care team in the Newtown Saint Boswells area.

Experience is NOT essential and we provide all necessary paid training for the role for free to all candidates. We recruit on transferrable values such as compassion and respect.

Our staff provide care to our Service Users within their own homes. Tasks can include personal care, general household duties, meal preparation and medication prompts/administration. We also offer competitive mileage contribution between Service Users.

We currently have Full-time, Part-time or Bank work available. We are an accredited national living wage employer and the rate is £12.82 per hour.

Our shift availability is 7am-2pm and/or 4pm-10pm. Please make sure you are available for either shift before applying. We operate a 2-week rolling rota and we do not change your working days/hours, ensuring you know what you are working each week. Here is our standard shift pattern, which rolls every fortnight:

Week 1: Monday/Thursday/Friday

We offer lots of amazing benefits to our staff including complete SVQ funding*, free uniforms, mileage contributions, free PVG*, career progression opportunities and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out intimate personal care
• Supporting each individual to meet personal outcomes
• General household duties
• Meal preparation
• Following ‘Health and Social Care standards: My Support, My Life’ guidance at all times as outlined by the Scottish government
• Full financial support to complete all SVQ levels
• Competitive rate of pay £12.82 per hour
• Paid Full Sector Training*
• Free PVG*
• Access to Blue Light card and Concerts for Carers
• Free uniform
• Mileage Contributions @ 35p per mile
• Permanent contracts – FT/PT/Bank
• Career progression and continued development
• Ongoing additional training and mentoring support