Relief Support Worker

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 (young and older adults) 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 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. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email . You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information