Job title: Support Worker
Location: Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6
Pay rate: between £12.21 - £16.72 per hour
About the Role
We're looking for a caring individual who is passionate about delivering person centred support and can make a positive impact in the lives of those we support.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the service you are deployed to will depend on the responsibilities of your role, you could be involved in some of the following tasks:
1. Supporting individuals living within a shared home with limited /nonverbal communication and, who may present with challenging behaviours and have health care needs requiring a high level of care and support.
2. Administration of medication, PEG care and epilepsy management, personal care, assisting with mobility using appropriate equipment and managing individual's health care needs.
3. Supporting the individuals to engage in daily living activities, supporting with personal care, administering medication, preparing meals, general housekeeping, budget management and support to attend medical appointments
4. There is a variety of shift patterns available, including waking night cover, evenings only, weekends only etc. Shift patterns will be discussed in more detail during the interview
5. Personal Care: Assist clients with washing, dre...