Care Support Worker (Care Homes)

Job Title: Support Worker
Waverley Residential Home, Galashiels
Salary*: £14.37 - £15.10 per hour / £27,739.05 - £29,147.42 pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Training: All training is provided.
Requirements: PVG Adults – we will do this for you! We focus on these five principles to provide excellent care through a well-structured, meaningful and person-centred approach.
This post 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.
Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Benefits
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Paid training
Paid PVG and free SSSC registration
Informal enquiries can be made to the Adult Social Care Recruitment Team by emailing sbcaresrecruitment@scotborders.Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. 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. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. 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 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information