Relief Care Worker — Empower Lives in Kelso

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso; On-site; GBP 38,213,000 - 40,153,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Blue Light Card discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

PVG and free SSSC registration

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Relief Support Worker for Rutherford Square, Kelso. The role is relief/casual with duties including providing person-centred practical and emotional support as outlined in individual plans, promoting health and well-being, and assisting with personal care and daily activities as needed.

Requirements include PVG Adults & Children (we will arrange) and SSSC registration; SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 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 (young and older adults) 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 Relief Support Worker for Rutherford Square, Kelso. The role is relief/casual with duties including providing person-centred practical and emotional support as outlined in individual plans, promoting health and well-being, and assisting with personal care and daily activities as needed.

Requirements include PVG Adults & Children (we will arrange) and SSSC registration; SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable. Training is provided.