Person-Centred Care Support Worker

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 included

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Support Worker for Saltgreens Residential Home, Eyemouth. The role is permanent with 19.75 hours per week, offering a salary of £14.37–£15.10 per hour (£27,739.05–£29,147.42 pro rata per annum).

You will provide person-centred practical and emotional support, promote wellbeing, assist with daily activities, and administer medications as trained. PVG Adults processing and SSSC registration are covered by us.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred practical and emotional support as per individual care plans.
• Promote health and well-being and meet service users' needs in an inclusive way.
• Support, enable and involve service users in daily activities, including personal care and mobility as required; administer medication safely with training.

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Support Worker for Saltgreens Residential Home, Eyemouth. The role is permanent with 19.75 hours per week, offering a salary of £14.37–£15.10 per hour (£27,739.05–£29,147.42 pro rata per annum).

You will provide person-centred practical and emotional support, promote wellbeing, assist with daily activities, and administer medications as trained. PVG Adults processing and SSSC registration are covered by us.