Support Worker - Waverley Residential Home - 2 Posts - SBO08802

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

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide compassionate, person-centred care in a residential setting. This role involves empowering individuals through practical and emotional support, ensuring their dignity and rights are upheld. The organization values independence and choice, focusing on the well-being of those they serve. With a commitment to training and development, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while advancing their careers in social care.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Blue Light Card discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

Qualifications

• Desirable to have SVQ2 or equivalent but not essential.
• Training provided for all necessary skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support as per individual support plans.
• Promote health and well-being of service users.

Skills

Person-centred support

Medication administration

Emotional support

Personal care

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Support Worker - 2 Posts

Location: Waverley Residential Home, Galashiels

Hours: 1 x 12 & 1 x 16 hours per week

Salary*: £13.35 - £14.03 per hour / £25,769.25 - £27,081.16 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.