Assistant Homecare Manager

Tapinoo LLC; Eildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is hiring an Assistant Homecare Manager to provide essential support and leadership in homecare services. This role involves empowering service users and ensuring their holistic needs are met. Ideal candidates will have an SVQ 3 or equivalent and be SSSC registered. The position offers a permanent contract, 35 hours per week, and adheres to core values promoting independence, choice, and dignity for all clients. Benefits include paid training and access to various discounts.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Pension Scheme

Paid training and nationally recognised qualifications

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 or equivalent required.
• SSSC registered and willing to undergo PVG Adults check.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to service users.
• Contribute to the management and delivery of high-quality care.
• Provide leadership and direction for team development.
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of service users are met.
• Promote health and well-being of service users.

Education

SVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

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 .

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.