Relief Support Worker - Waverley Residential Home - SBO09292

Scottish Borders Council; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Galashiels is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred care and support. The role involves assisting service users with daily activities, ensuring their well-being, and administering medications. Ideal candidates will share core values of independence and dignity, with SVQ2 or equivalent qualifications preferred. Training is provided, and the position offers a competitive hourly wage between £13.89 and £14.49.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

Qualifications

• PVG Adults processing provided by employer.
• SSSC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred practical and emotional support per individual support plans.
• Promote health and well-being inclusively for service users.
• Administer medication safely following training.

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Relief Support Worker

Location: Waverley Residential Home, Galashiels

Hours: Casual/Relief

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.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.