Person-Centred Care Assistant | Supportive Role

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 paid & SSSC registration

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Support Worker for Saltgreens Residential Home in Eyemouth. This permanent role offers 21.75 hours per week with a salary of £14.37–£15.10 per hour and pro rata annual pay of £27,739.05–£29,147.42. PVG Adults check and SSSC registration are required, with all training provided.

The rota includes varied shifts, with weekend coverage, and the job emphasises independence, rights and dignity. Desirable SVQ2 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 for Saltgreens Residential Home in Eyemouth. This permanent role offers 21.75 hours per week with a salary of £14.37–£15.10 per hour and pro rata annual pay of £27,739.05–£29,147.42. PVG Adults check and SSSC registration are required, with all training provided.

The rota includes varied shifts, with weekend coverage, and the job emphasises independence, rights and dignity. Desirable SVQ2 or equivalent.