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Job Description
Job Title: Activity Assistant
Location: Grove House, Kelso
Hours: 10.25 hrs per week
Salary*: £12.00 per hour / £23,151.40 pro rata per annum
Training: All training is provided.
Requirements: PVG Adults – we will do this for you!
‘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
Provide assistance and support to Activity Teams within the care homes to enable planned activities to take place.
Be involved with the Activity Teams within each care home to learn about the individual requirements for activities
To facilitate planned group activity
In partnership with the Activity Teams within each care home, plan events to encourage socialisation, recreation and relaxation.
Benefits of working for Scottish Borders Council:
Living Wage Employer
Access to Blue Light Card discounts and SBC Benefits
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Training and development opportunities
Paid PVG
Take the first step towards your career in Adult Social Care by applying today!
*Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.
*Real Living Wage Allowance of £12.00 applies to this post
Informal Enquiries
For any informal enquiries please contact Adult Social Care Recruitment ([email protected])
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.
