Relief Homecare Support Worker

Job Description

Job Title:

Relief Homecare Support Worker

Location:

Jedburgh and the surrounding area

Hours:

Relief/Casual

Salary*: £13.89 - £14.59 per hour / £26,.69 - £28,.19 pro rata per annum

Contract:

Relief/Casual

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.

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.**

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.

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.

• 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.

** If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.