Care Assistant

1 week ago


Methil, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

**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**

**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.

**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.**

**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
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