Support Workers - Supported Living

SUPPORT WORKERS – Together Borders

FULL AND PART TIME POSTS

We pay up to £10.65 per hour (depending upon shift patterns and relevant qualifications)

Together Borders is the Supported Living division of Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland). Our staff support individuals with a variety of needs, in their own homes, across the Scottish Borders. The support we provide ranges from visiting support to 24 hour support, and may include waking night or sleepover support.

We are currently looking for respectful, flexible and compassionate people who have a strong commitment to supporting individuals to safely experience a fulfilling and active lifestyle to join our team. Although no experience is necessary, experience of a wide range of healthcare needs including: PEG feeding, catheter care and epilepsy care would be an advantage. A full driving licence is preferred due to a number of our Service Users having a Motability vehicle.

We may be able to accommodate part-time hours as well as full-time positions.

If you are passionate about providing individualised support to those who require the highest standard of care apply now to be part of a company that provides a welcoming, supportive environment and has commitment to provide training and development opportunities.

The Organisation has a commitment, to provide ongoing support, supervision and training to develop and maintain skills as well as the following benefits:

• Full/extensive specialist training
• Opportunity to undertake SVQ 3
• Career progression
• 6 weeks holidays increasing to 7 over time with the company
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Occupational Health
• Healthy Working Lives programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational sick pay scheme.

We also hold the following awards and accreditations

• ISO9001
• Investors in People – Silver
• Healthy Working Lives – Gold
• EFQM -committed to excellence

Application packs are available by calling 01896 661200 or you can download one from our website www.bocscot.org

Completed application forms to be returned to : HR Department, Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland), Triest House, Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SW, no later than 12 noon on Monday 10th May 2021.

Interviews during restricted measures may be carried out using video conferencing.

Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland) is a Registered Charity – No. SCO37943