Part-Time Care & Support Worker - Person-Centred

Scottish Borders Council; Eyemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Blue Light Card discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

PVG and SSSC registration

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Support Worker at Saltgreens Residential Home, Eyemouth. This permanent role offers 28.75 hours per week with a salary of £14.37–£15.10 per hour (£27,739.05–£29,147.42 pro rata per annum).

The role provides person-centred care, training, and development in a supportive team. PVG Adults checks are arranged by SBC and SSSC registration is required/assisted.

Qualifications

• SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• PVG Adults – we will do this for you!
• SSSC registered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Support Worker at Saltgreens Residential Home, Eyemouth. This permanent role offers 28.75 hours per week with a salary of £14.37–£15.10 per hour (£27,739.05–£29,147.42 pro rata per annum).

The role provides person-centred care, training, and development in a supportive team. PVG Adults checks are arranged by SBC and SSSC registration is required/assisted.