Garden View supports older people who have had an admission to Borders General Hospital and are needing additional assessment prior to returning home or to a more supported living environment. As a support worker, you will be essential to our reablement work and you will be fully involved in the assessment process and the ongoing delivery and review of care needs. We provide person-centred practical and emotional support to empower the people we care for, as outlined in individual support plans, which you will be involved in developing. You will 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.
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. 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., 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.