Relief Support Worker - Flexible Hours, Paid Training

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Bene

Access to Local Government Pension

Paid training

Paid PVG and free SSSC registration

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Relief Support Worker for Grove House, Kelso. This casual/relief role involves providing person-centred practical and emotional support to empower service users according to individual support plans.

The post requires PVG Adults clearance (we handle this) and SSSC registration. Training is provided, with benefits typical of a local government employer.

Qualifications

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

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 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 (desirable)

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Relief Support Worker for Grove House, Kelso. This casual/relief role involves providing person-centred practical and emotional support to empower service users according to individual support plans.

The post requires PVG Adults clearance (we handle this) and SSSC registration. Training is provided, with benefits typical of a local government employer.