Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Homecare Manager - West
Location: Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary*: £17.78 - £18.76 per hour / £32,465.07 - £35,622.32 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Qualifications: SVQ 3 or equivalent.
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
Providing practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we care for.
Contribute to the management and delivery of high-quality care and support at home in line with SSSC Codes of Practice and National Care Standards.
Provide leadership and direction in supporting the development of team members.
Work productively in conjunction with their team to ensure the physical, emotional and social needs of the service users are appropriately met.
Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:
* Living Wage Employer
* Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Benefits
* Pension Scheme
* Paid training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications
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 Carla Upton by emailing Carla.Upton@scotborders.gov.uk.
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.