Relief Care Worker – Person-Centred Support

Scottish Borders Council; Eyemouth; 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 training

Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Relief Support Worker at Saltgreen's Residential Home in Eyemouth. This casual/relief position supports residents with practical and emotional care, following individual support plans. Training is provided, PVG clearance is arranged for you, and SSSC registration is essential for progression.

Benefits include pension, paid training, and discounts. You will help with personal care, meals, mobility as needed, and ensure rights, dignity and choice are upheld in

Qualifications

• PVG clearance provided for you and SSSC registration is required.
• 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 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 at Saltgreen's Residential Home in Eyemouth. This casual/relief position supports residents with practical and emotional care, following individual support plans. Training is provided, PVG clearance is arranged for you, and SSSC registration is essential for progression.

Benefits include pension, paid training, and discounts. You will help with personal care, meals, mobility as needed, and ensure rights, dignity and choice are upheld in