Relief Care Assistant — Person-Centred Support & Medication

Scottish Borders Council; Duns; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Blue Light Card discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council in Lanark Lodge, Duns, is seeking a Relief Support Worker on a relief/casual basis. The role involves providing person-centred practical and emotional support, with duties including personal care, nutrition, mobility, and medication administration under training.

The position offers a Living Wage employer, PVG and SSSC registration benefits, access to pension, and paid training. PVG checks are arranged by the employer, and SSSC registration is supported.

Qualifications

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

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 (desirable)

Job description

Scottish Borders Council in Lanark Lodge, Duns, is seeking a Relief Support Worker on a relief/casual basis. The role involves providing person-centred practical and emotional support, with duties including personal care, nutrition, mobility, and medication administration under training.

The position offers a Living Wage employer, PVG and SSSC registration benefits, access to pension, and paid training. PVG checks are arranged by the employer, and SSSC registration is supported.