An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Healthcare Support Workers or experienced Carers to join our Intermediate Care Team in the Integrated Community Assessment and Support Service (ICASS) in our Dunfermline site.
The Intermediate Care Service provides rehabilitation to the adult population within the community in the individuals own home. The primary function of this role will be to work closely alongside NHS Fife and Fife Council staff to deliver therapeutic treatment and personal care programmes to service users living in their own homes, promoting independence with activities of daily living, preventing hospital admission and supporting early discharge from hospital.
Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Social Care Staff will provide specialist assessments to this patient group and will provide the post holder with workload allocation. The workload will include provision of therapeutic interventions to promote independence with all aspects of personal care, meal preparation and additional activities that are important to the individual. All interactions are with the aim to support the individuals to achieve their personal outcomes.
You should have good organisational skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as well as within a team. Previous clinical experience in a care giving setting is essential. Good IT skills are essential to support electronic record keeping and scheduling. Please refer to the full job description and job specification for detailed information.
Working shift patterns to include evening and weekend working will be required. There may be occasions where you will also be required to work within another ICASS base across the West Fife services to support vacancies or increased caseloads.
The ability to travel throughout the area with the ability to respond to unplanned urgent situations is essential as our visits can cover the whole of Fife.
Our service offers regular supervision, PDP and supports training opportunities.
If successful in your application and you do not already hold an SVQ Level III or equivalent academic qualification in Health and Social Care, you will be expected to undertake this approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is expected that you complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide you with more information once you are in post.
Please review the job specification to ensure you have the correct qualifications/knowledge and skills for this role.
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