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Home Care Support Worker - Night Support

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

Home Care Support Worker - Night Support

£27747

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL, Earlston, Scottish Borders

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9358c4a828c1466d9c10dd1b989ef367

Full Job Description

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.

Hours: 2 x 28.5 per week and 1 x 9.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary

  • : £12.66 - £13.34 per hour / £24,431.84 - £25,743.78 pro rata per annum (plus 15% enhancement between the hours of 10pm and 6am)


    • 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 desirable.


  • 'Independence. Choice. Rights. Dignity. Privacy.'

    We focus on these five principles to provide excellent care through a well-structured, meaningful and person-centred approach., Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:

  • Living Wage Employer


  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Benefits


  • Access Local Government Pension Scheme


  • Paid training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications


    • Take the first step towards your career in Adult Social Care 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., Aberdeenshire Council £18,978 - £19,563 per year - £18,978 - £19,563 per year, Aberdeenshire Council £10,167 - £10,480 per year - £10,167 - £10,480 per year, Inverclyde Council £26,218 - £28,262 per year pro rata - £26,218 - £28,262 per year pro rata