Proposed Interview Date: Ongoing throughout the advertising period
Contract Type: Permanent & Relief
Salary: FC4 £24,890.91 - £27,087.17 (Pro-Rata) - Enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays will be available.
Working Pattern: Various hours available (4 days on 4 days off rotation)
1. Option 1 (Split shift) 07:30 to 13:00, 17:00 to 21:30 = 35 hours per week
2. Option 2 (5.5 hours dayshift) 07:30 to 13:00 = 19.25 hours per week
3. Option 3 (4.5 hours backshift) 17:00 to 21:30 = 15.75 hours per week
4. Option 4 (6 hours) 07:00 to 13:00 = 21 hours per week
5. Option 5 (6 hours) 16:00 to 22:00 = 21 hours per week
Relief positions are also available
Location: North East Fife Locality
An exciting opportunity has arisen for caring, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our care at home teams in the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, North East Fife Locality.
We are looking for motivated and driven individuals with good values and a genuine interest in the care and support of service users in the local communities. You will be a people person who is passionate about supporting our service users to maximise their independence and remain living in their own homes. You will go home each day with a sense of achievement knowing you have made a difference to those that you support.
Fife Council is committed to delivering services which are responsive, reliable, efficient and effective.
We offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
* Enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays.
* A generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement of 24 days rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata).
* Access to a 4 week comprehensive induction programme and support with a range of training opportunities and qualifications that you will need for the job.
* You will also be provided with a uniform and a smartphone.
As this role involves attending service user homes, you must be able to travel across the wider Fife area. A vehicle may be provided, but where you are required to use your own vehicle, travel expenses will be paid – we pay 45 per mile to staff using their own car.
The Person:
* Caring, compassionate and motivated with good values and a genuine interest in providing quality care and support to service users.
* Ability to build effective working relationships with service users and their families.
* Ability to work with other Council services and partner agencies to support the effective planning and delivery of care and support within our service.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and be able to put these into practice.
* Hold or be able to work towards SVQ 2 as required by Scottish Social Services Council within the time frames set at point of registration.
* As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.
* If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months.
* Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
For further information, please contact: Sandie Bain at sandie.bain@fife.gov.uk
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