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Experienced Support Worker

Randstad Care
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Peebles, Scottish Borders EH45 8DS

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position is for Support Workers in Gattonside, near Melrose, offering full-time, part-time, and waking night shifts.
  • Candidates should have experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including mobility assistance, PEG feeding, and epilepsy management.
  • The role involves providing 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 support during the night, along with personal and emotional care.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, although specific figures are not mentioned in the job description.
  • Applicants are encouraged to send their CV or contact Randstad Care for more information on the role and application process.

Location: Gattonside (Near Melrose)

Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Waking Night Shifts Available

About the Role:We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join a care team for Angus, a 29-year-old with complex needs transitioning to a supported living environment in Gattonside. Angus will live in a purpose-built 4-bedroom shared home with two other adults requiring care. The care package will be delivered by Together Borders, who will also manage the property.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver 2:1 support from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1:1 support from 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, and 1:1 waking night shifts from 10:00 pm - 10:00 am.
  • Assist with PEG feeding and ensure hes nutritional needs are met.
  • Provide care for him, who has a learning disability, blindness, partial hearing loss, epilepsy, and limited mobility.
  • Offer mobility support using hand-aid assistance, as Angus cannot walk unaided.
  • Deliver personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily tasks to enhance his quality of life.
  • Monitor his health and well-being, responding to medical and emotional needs, including epilepsy management and recovery from recent strokes.
  • Collaborate effectively with the care team to ensure a consistent and high standard of care in line with Together Borders' practices.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including mobility assistance, PEG feeding, and epilepsy

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.