We are currently recruiting Care at Home Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes across Midlothian. If you are passionate about supporting people to live independently and with dignity, we want to hear from you. As a Care at Home Support Worker, you will visit individuals in their own homes to assist with daily tasks and promote independence. The role is vital in helping individuals maintain their wellbeing, dignity and quality of life within familiar surroundings. Provide personal care Support with meal preparation and medication support Maintain accurate records of care provided Follow safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures A flexible approach to changes The Jobholder must have a SVQ level II in Social Care or be willing to work towards it and have practical experience working in a supportive role with clients delivering Individual Care Plans. They need to be able to work without direct supervision and have a mature and self-reliant approach with the ability to respond to unplanned situations in a calm and flexible manner.
Position Title: Care Support Worker x2 Health & Social Care Contract Status: Permanent 4 days on, 4 days off rota Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. This post is considered Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post….