Support Worker - St Ronan's Care Home - SBO09551

Scottish Borders Council; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred emotional and practical support to service users. You will promote their health and well-being and ensure their needs are met inclusively. Ideal candidates should share core values in caring and may hold an SVQ2 or equivalent. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including paid training and pension scheme.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

Free SSSC registration

Qualifications

• Ability to provide emotional support and practical assistance.
• Experience in promoting health and well-being.
• Registered with the SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to users.
• Ensure safe administration of medication.
• Promote users' health and well-being.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Empathy

Communication

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: St Ronan's Care Home, Innerleithen

Hours: 20 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

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.