Job Description
Job Title : Support Worker
Location : Waverley Residential Home, Galashiels
Hours : 24.75 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 sbcaresrecruitment@scotborders.gov.uk
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.