Support Worker - Waverley Residential Home - 3 Posts - SBO10419

Job Details Job Title : Support Worker - 3 Posts Location : Waverley Residential Home, Galashiels Hours : 1 x 24 hours, 1 x 20 hours and 1 x 27.5 hours Salary : £14.37 - £15.10 per hour / £27,739.05 - £29,147.42 pro rata per annum Contract(s): Permanent 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 Both posts will be based in the Enhanced Dementia Unit within Waverley Residential Home. 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 Enquries 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.