Care Assistant

October 14, 2024

Fife Council

Methil

FULL TIME

We 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 Monday 4 November 2024

Closing Date: Friday 25 October 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 £24,890.91 to £27,087.17 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 20 Hours per week

Location: Group Home (Kier Hardy Wynd), Methil

Supporting Statement

As 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 resum é’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

Enabling people to maximise their independence in relation to their personal and social needs in accordance with National Care Standards.
Promoting social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health, and wellbeing and to access opportunities in their local communities.
Pushing and pulling of equipment such as hoists, wheelchairs, bathing chairs and use of evacuation equipment in emergencies working within Health and Safety requirements.
Undertaking a range of personal/physical care tasks when required by assisting with eating, drinking, administering medication, continence, dressing and any other tasks in accordance with the care plan.
Undertaking all other duties as required for the role. Duties will be in line with the grade.

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 Person

You must have the ability to work with minimum supervision at times and exercise judgment and initiative.
You will be a Team worker with excellent communication skills and possess a can-do’ approach to help resolve problems .
You will have the ability to follow care plans.
You will have the ability to work flexibly which may include Dayshift, Backshift, Sleepovers, Waking nights. (Unsocial hours and other payments may apply to some of these temporary elements).

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
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