Galashiels Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Galashiels
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£24,307 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Communication Teamwork Record Keeping Care Support Independence Life Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Galashiels Support Worker

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.

Galashiels Support Workers

Full time 37 hours per week

Part Time 16 hours per week

Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata

The Galashiels service provides support to individuals within Galashiels and the surrounding towns with activities such as Horse riding, golf, bowling and Tennis this enables our supported people to live full lives and be involved in the different local communities around the Borders. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and promote independence and life skills to our supported people. We are actively involved in activities and groups and are always looking to achieve new outcomes, this would support a wide range of people with their day to day living. Join our team and help us continue to deliver a high standard of care which allows people to live their lives to the fullest potential.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
  • Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
  • Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
  • Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Find out what you working week could look like here.

Hear from our current Support Workers here.

Why [Employer hidden]?

In return for your valuable contribution, [Employer hidden] will also offer you:

  • Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.
  • Enhanced Overtime Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to be payed an enhanced rate.
  • Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
  • 4% Contributory pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by [Employer hidden]

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with [Employer hidden] because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

[Employer hidden] would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

Apply now by clicking the link below.

CVs will not be considered.

Please note [Employer hidden] is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

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