Relief Homecare Support Worker - Homecare South - SBO09459

Scottish Borders Council; Hawick, Newcastleton, Jedburgh, Denholm; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Scotland is seeking a Relief Homecare Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to individuals in need. The successful candidate will promote health and well-being, assist with personal care, and administer medication. This role offers flexible working hours and includes training. Ideal for candidates who value independence and dignity in care. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of disability, with adjustments made where necessary.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

Paid PVG registration

Qualifications

• Experience in providing practical and emotional support to individuals.
• Ability to work in an inclusive way to promote health and well-being.
• Current driving license and vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical support as per individual support plans.
• Promote health and well-being for service users.
• Administer medication following training protocols.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

# Relief Homecare Support Worker - Homecare SouthRef no:: SBO09459Published:: 08/12/2025Closes:: 18/12/2025Location:: Katharine Elliot Day Centre, Howdenbank, Hawick, TD9 7JTSalary:: £26,804.69 - £28,155.19 per year pro rataContract Type:: Supply/Casual/ReliefPosition Type:: Supply/Casual/ReliefHours:: 0 hours per week## Job Description**Job Title**: Relief Homecare Support Worker**Location**: Newcastleton, Jedburgh, Denholm, Hawick & Bonchester**Hours**: Relief/Casual**Salary\***: £13.89 - £14.59 per hour / £26,804.69 - £28,155.19 pro rata per annum**Contract:** Relief/Casual**Qualifications**: SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential. You can earn whilst you learn!**Training**: All training is provided.**Requirements**: PVG Adults – we will do this for you! SSSC registered.*A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.\*\**'**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 person-centred practical and emotional support to empower the people we care for, as outlined in individual support plans.Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure their needs are met in an inclusive way.Support, enable and involve service users in all aspects of their lives, including personal care, eating, drinking, and mobility if necessary.Be responsible for the safe administration of Service Users’ medication, following relevant training.**Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:**Living Wage EmployerAccess to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC BenefitsAccess to Local Government Pension SchemePaid trainingPaid PVG and free SSSC registrationTake 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.**\*\*If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.*## Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries can be made to the Adult Social Care Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] 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.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement