Job Description

We are looking for Assistant Home Care Managers who care about making every moment matter.

Job Title: Assistant Home Care Manager

Location: Lanark Lodge/Hybrid

Hours: 17.5 per week

Salary: £16.43 - £18.09 per hour / £29,992.20 - £33,021.70 per annum

Qualifications: SVQ3 or equivalent or working towards.

Training: All training is provided.

‘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 are able to apply these to the work that they do.

The Role:

• Contribute to the management and delivery of high-quality care and support at home in line with SSSC Codes of Practice and National Care Standards.

• Provide leadership and direction in supporting the development of team members.

• Work productively in conjunction with their team to ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of the service users are appropriately met.

• Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.

• To respond to requests for service provision, during the out of hours period, and to meet required service specifications based on individual need, as part/all of a care package.

• To maintain appropriate records and rostering systems. To ensure efficient deployment of Home Care staff and arrange for relief cover during the out of hours period for staff sickness and annual leave.

Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SB Benefits

Paid holidays and public holidays

Pension Scheme

Paid training and the opportunity to gain qualifications

Take the first step towards your career with Scottish Borders Council by applying today!

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to the Adult Social Care Recruitment Team by emailing sbcaresrecuitment@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.