Support Worker

Overview

Support Worker positions (Full‑time and Part‑time) are available with Scottish Borders Housing Support Services located in Longnewton near St Boswells.

Salary: £28,664.06–£29,702.32 per year (pro rata based on a 39‑hour week). Job reference: SW‑SB‑616.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the positive health and well‑being of people supported, enabling them to lead meaningful lives.
• Encourage independence and support individuals to live as independently as possible.
• Develop and maintain strong, caring relationships with service users.
• Work within policy and procedure to deliver high quality care and support.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience not essential; passion for supporting autistic people and a positive attitude are required.
• Ability to travel reliably to and from the site independently, as the service is remote with limited public transport.
• Must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or an equivalent regulatory body.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £14.08–£14.59 per hour.
• Sleepover rate paid at £13.45 per hour.
• 31 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays.
• Birthday off every year.
• Ongoing learning and development throughout your role.
• Opportunity to undertake an SVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
• Medicash Healthcare Plan.
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card member for online and high‑street discounts.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

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