Relief Homecare Support Worker - Homecare East - SBO09460

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

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Relief Homecare Support Worker to provide person-centred support and promote the well-being of service users. This role emphasizes emotional and practical assistance, alongside safe medication administration. The ideal candidate should have some experience in care, empathic communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Competitive pay and comprehensive training are offered.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Paid training

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centred care is desirable.
• Ability to support individuals with personal care, mobility and medication.
• Commitment to the health and well-being of the supported individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support as outlined in individual plans.
• Promote health and well-being, ensuring needs are met inclusively.
• Administer medication safely under training guidelines.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Relief Homecare Support Worker

Location: Covering areas within Homecare East: Eyemouth, Duns, Duns Rural, Gordon, Greenlaw, Coldstream, Kelso & Yetholm

Contract: Casual/Relief

Salary*: £13.89 - £14.49 per hour / £26,804.69 - £28,155.19 pro rata per annum

Qualifications: SVQ2 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 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.

Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

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

Informal enquiries can be made to the Adult Social Care Recruitment Team by emailing [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.