Health care assistant

Job Advert: Healthcare Assistant - Supported Living Environment (Scottish Borders)

Are you an experienced and compassionate Support Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in someone's life? We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team, providing high-quality care and support for an individual with complex needs in a supported living environment.

About the Role:

You will be supporting an individual with:

• Learning difficulties.
• Partial deafness and complete blindness.
• Epilepsy management.
• PEG feeding.
• Recovery following two recent strokes.

The individual will soon be discharged from the hospital and requires 2:1 support to ensure safety, comfort, and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored, person-centred care, focusing on the individual's unique needs.
• Support with PEG feeding, mobility, and other health-related tasks.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to epilepsy and other medical conditions.
• Assist in daily living activities and encourage independence wherever possible.
• Work collaboratively with other team members across a range of shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, and waken nights.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging living environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties and complex health needs.
• Practical knowledge of epilepsy care, PEG feeding, and sensory impairments.
• Experience working with individuals recovering from strokes is desirable.
• A compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate of £18-£22 per hour depending on experience.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a real difference.
• The chance to work in the beautiful Scottish Borders region.

How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria and are ready to join a team committed to providing exceptional care, please send your CV and a cover letter to or call for more information.

Join us in making a meaningful impact every day. Together, we can empower individuals to live their best lives.

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.