Homecare Support Worker - Yetholm & Morebattle - Multiple Posts

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Homecare Support Workers to provide essential emotional and practical support to individuals in need. This rewarding role focuses on empowering service users through a person-centred approach, ensuring their health and well-being is prioritized. With comprehensive training provided, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying benefits like paid training and access to discounts. If you are passionate about care and support, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career with a supportive employer.

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

• Provide person-centred practical and emotional support.
• Promote the health and well-being of the people we support.
• Administer service users’ medication safely.

Skills

Person-Centred Care

Emotional Support

Medication Administration

Driving License

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Homecare Support Worker

Location: Yetholm & Morebattle Area (Base at Kelso Community Hospital)

Hours: Multiple Hours (Please refer to Recruitment Profile)

Contract: Permanent

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 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.

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

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 driver’s licence, Scottish Borders Council will consider reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, including travel responsibilities.

Informal Enquiries

For informal enquiries, contact the Adult Social Care Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Scottish Borders Council is committed to workforce diversity and encourages applications from all minority groups and individuals with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, including those with disabilities. We guarantee an interview for candidates who meet the essential criteria under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. All appointments are made on merit.