Relief Support Worker - Person-Centred Care

Scottish Borders Council; Duns; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; 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 for Lanark Lodge, Duns. The role is casual/relief, with PVG and SSSC registration supported by the council and comprehensive training provided.

You will work under supervision to deliver person-centred practical and emotional support in line with individual care plans. Core duties include promoting health and well-being, enabling participation in daily activities, and safe medication administration after appropriate training.

Qualifications

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

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 Lanark Lodge, Duns. The role is casual/relief, with PVG and SSSC registration supported by the council and comprehensive training provided.

You will work under supervision to deliver person-centred practical and emotional support in line with individual care plans. Core duties include promoting health and well-being, enabling participation in daily activities, and safe medication administration after appropriate training.