Care & Support Worker

Due to internal career progression within our team, we have an exciting vacancy for a Care & Support Worker. It’s an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Galashiels and the Scottish Borders. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £13 per hour.

About the role:

As a Care & Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Operating between 7.00am and 10.00pm seven days a week, you'll provide assistance with daily living tasks based on individual care plans. Whether it's administering medication, personal support, or helping with meals, your empathetic approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives. You’ll have the time to get to know our residents and are trusted to give each person the care and support they need, in the way they like.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Care & Support Worker, we will offer you:

• Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour (From 1st April 2025)
• Availability: Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts) including alternate weekends
• Guaranteed Hours: 23 hours on a rolling 2-week rota basis:
• - Mixture of weekdays and weekend
• - Day shifts start at 7.00am; end time will vary, back shifts start at 4.00pm to 10.00pm
• - Please note, this post will cover Corn Mill Court & Abbotsford Court, and each will involve shifts of varied days and hours.
• Job Type: Permanent Contract
• Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay.
• Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.
• Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.
• Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.
• Additional Benefits: Car parking, uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership, and paid PVG Disclosure check.

What we’re looking for in our Care & Support Worker:

• Has experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these.
• Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses basic IT skills.

Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest.

If you are successful in joining our team, we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development.

Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references, and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe, and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 4th April 2025.

If you live in Galashiels or close by, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Care & Support Worker and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity, and a great place to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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