Care Assistant

Job DescriptionWe are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more. Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 4 November 2024Closing Date: Sunday 20 October 2024Contract Type: PermanentSalary: FC4 £23,633.23 - £25,829.49 (Pro-Rata)Working Pattern: Various hours per week (various posts available)Location: Dunfermline, Rosyth, Kirkcaldy or GlenrothesSupporting StatementAs part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.Job DetailsHours worked out with 7am-8pm will be paid at basic rate plus 1/3 hourly rate. Sleep in payments are paid at National Living Wage rate. 32 paid annual leave days per year rising to 37 days after 5 years' service.As a Care Assistant within Adult Services Resources, you will be asked to be part of a key team to empower the people we provide support to and those with long term health conditions to take control of their own lives and to actively seek out opportunities to achieve their full potential as individuals in mainstream society. You will promote social inclusion and offer opportunities for people with disabilities in a range of community settings. Support service users by increasing their social and independent living skills in their own home in a person-centred way that promotes the principles of social inclusion. You may be assisting with everyday life skills, personal care, housework, shopping, cooking, attending appointments, administering medication, keep records and record information in service users support plans. Supporting to maintain regular contact with family& friends, social events/activities, colleges, work opportunities, and holidays.By choosing to work as a Care Assistant for Fife Council, you will earn a competitive salary and have access to a full range of benefits, including: £12.59 per hour to start with, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends. A generous pension scheme. Access to and support with a range of training opportunities and qualifications that you will need for the job. Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!In return, you will be part of a team who can provide 24 hours support to people in their own homes both single tenancies, group homes and core and cluster services. accordance with the National Care Standards shift work, dayshift, backshifts, and sleepovers are part of this role.A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The PersonIf you are caring, compassionate, want to make a difference in people lives that you support, have a sense of fun, and enjoy working with people with disabilities, mental health. Please apply.Must have or be willing to achieve in the first period of registration, the Social Services and Healthcare SCQF level 6 (equivalent to SVQ2) or equivalent to meet Scottish Social Services Council registration.Duties include all aspects of personal care and have the ability to undertake all moving and handling tasks including the pushing and pulling of wheelchairs.Flexibility will be required in the way the days/hours are worked for each post dependent on the needs of service users.The successful candidate will work on an as required basis which includes days, evening, weekends, sleep-ins, and wakened nights, including public holidays, Christmas and New Year the successful candidate will promote social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health and wellbeing and to access opportunities in their local communities.The successful candidate must demonstrate good communication skills, organisational skills, ability to manage and prioritise workload, ability to work with minimal supervision, team working skills, literacy skills, and have IT skills. The role will include working as part of a team as well as lone working.Before confirming to 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.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. More details are included in the role profile.Further Information Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services. Directorate Information - Council Department information Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X For Further Information Please Contact : Lynn Davidson - [email protected]