Relief Assistant Manager - Saltgreen's Residential Home - SBO09402

Scottish Borders Council; Eyemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Relief Assistant Manager at Saltgreen's Residential Home, Eyemouth. The ideal candidate will provide practical assistance and emotional support, manage care delivery, and aid in team development. The role offers an hourly wage between £17.78 and £19.51, with comprehensive training and benefits including pension and paid training opportunities.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Pension Scheme

Paid training

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional support and practical assistance.
• Ability to work in a team and provide leadership.
• Understanding of care standards and the SSSC Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to service users.
• Manage and deliver high-quality care aligned with standards.
• Ensure the needs of service users are met inclusively.

Skills

Emotional support

Practical assistance

Team leadership

Education

SVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Relief Assistant Manager

Location: Saltgreen's Residential Home, Eyemouth

Contract: Relief/Casual

Salary: £17.78 - £19.51 per hour / £32,465.07 - £35,622.32 pro rata per annum

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

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.

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.