Relief Support Worker - Rutherford Square, Kelso - SBO10273

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

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Blue Light Card discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

PVG paid and SSSC registration

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred practical and emotional support in Kelso. The role involves assisting with personal care, meals, mobility and, where trained, safe medication administration.

The position is Relief/Casual with PVG checks arranged by SBC, comprehensive training provided, and eligibility via SSSC registration. SBC offers paid PVG, pension access and staff discounts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 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

Relief Support Worker - Rutherford Square, Kelso - SBO10273

Contract: Relief/Casual

Qualifications: SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Training: All training is provided.

Requirements: PVG Adults & Children - we will do this for you! SSSC registered.

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 (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.

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

*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.

Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email

[e-mail]. You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information

https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment