Homecare Support Worker - Coldstream Area - Multiple Posts - SBO08973

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Homecare Support Workers to provide essential emotional and practical support to service users. In this rewarding role, you will empower individuals through person-centred care, promoting their health and well-being while ensuring their needs are met. This position offers a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of those you care for, all within a supportive team environment. With paid training and a commitment to your professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in social care while making a positive impact in your community.

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

• Experience in providing emotional and practical support in care settings.
• Ability to promote health and well-being of service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to empower individuals.
• Administer medication safely as per training.

Skills

Person-centred care

Medication administration

Emotional support

Personal care assistance

Driving license

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Homecare Support Worker

Location: Coldstream Area (Base at Kelso Community Hospital)

Hours: Multiple Hours (Please refer to Recruitment Profile)

Contract: Permanent

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.

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 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.

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.