Support Workers (Learning Disabilities)
Learning Disabilities Service Launching in Kelso!
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL REVIEW AND SHORTLIST APPLICATIONS AS THEY COME IN, SO APPLY NOW!
We’re launching an exciting support service in Kelso and are looking for enthusiastic, creative people to join our team. If you’re passionate about helping others live independently, be active in their community, and enjoy meaningful, fun-filled days, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
- Support people to build confidence and independence
- Plan and take part in community activities, social events, and being outdoors
- Create positive routines and empowering, person‑centred support
- Help shape a service from the ground up
- Various shift patterns from two to five shifts a week; details can be discussed at the interview
Why join us?
- Be part of something new, exciting, and genuinely impactful
- Opportunities to grow, develop, and progress
- Competitive rate and enhanced overnight payment
- Join an organisation with 30+ years of experience providing high‑quality care and housing across the Scottish Borders
If you’re adaptable, energetic, and ready to make a real difference, come help launch this service and create opportunities for people to thrive!
We will support you to achieve an SVQ3 in Social Services and Healthcare and provide all other training. We also offer a competitive reward package and a range of benefits, including private healthcare membership. This role requires a full UK Driving Licence, membership of the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme and SSSC Registration - we will also reimburse registration fees.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Elaine Firth, Learning Disability Manager on 07917 638018.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person