Relief Assistant Manager - Grove House, Kelso - SBO10413

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension Scheme

Paid training and qualifications

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Relief Assistant Manager to provide practical and emotional support to people receiving care at home from Grove House, Kelso. This relief/casual post offers flexible hours with an hourly rate of £18.41–£20.20, pro rata annual equivalent £33,600.95–£36,867.70, and access to training and development opportunities.

The role focuses on leading and supporting care teams, ensuring high-quality, person-centred services in line with SSSC Codes of Practice and

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• All training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we care for.
• Contribute to the management and delivery of high-quality care and support at home in line with SSSC Codes of Practice and National Care Standards.
• Provide leadership and direction in supporting the development of team members.
• Work productively in conjunction with their team to ensure the physical, emotional and social needs of the service users are appropriately met.
• Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Relief Assistant Manager

Location: Grove House, Kelso

Hours: Relief/Casual

Salary*: £18.41 - £20.20 per hour / £33,600.95 - £36,867.70 pro rata per annum

Contract: Relief/Casual

Qualifications: SVQ 3 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.

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 practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we care for.

Contribute to the management and delivery of high-quality care and support at home in line with SSSC Codes of Practice and National Care Standards.

Provide leadership and direction in supporting the development of team members.

Work productively in conjunction with their team to ensure the physical, emotional and social needs of the service users are appropriately met.

Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.

Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:

• Living Wage Employer
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Paid training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications

*Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Informal Enquiries

For any informal enquiries to discuss this post further please contact Billy Fowler at [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.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail] . You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment