Social Care Worker

24 hours ago


Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom Fife Council Full time

**Proposed Interview Date: Ongoing throughout the advertising period**

**Closing Date: Thursday 17 July 2025**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

**Salary: FC6 £29,508.69 - £32,437.03 (Pro-Rata)**

**Working Pattern: 35 hours per week**

**Location: Based in one of our 8 Residential Care homes in Fife (Preference of location will be discussed at interview stage)**

**Supporting Statement**

**Job Details**

We are looking for motivated and driven individuals with good values and a genuine interest in the care and support of older people with experience of care within a highly complex yet rewarding environment.

We provide ongoing care and support to vulnerable older people: the care homes also support a respite, STAR unit and day service.

Fife Council is committed to delivering services which are responsive, reliable, efficient and effective.

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**
- Provide care and support which meets the Health and Social Care standards.
- Must be able to work with other Council services and partner agencies to support the effective planning and delivery of care and support within our service.
- You should be able to work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic and ambitious team.
- Must have or be able to work towards the required qualification SVQ 3, as required by the Scottish Social Services Council. Within the timeframes set at point of registration, once qualification achieved it is the person's responsibility to inform Scottish Social Services Council accordingly.
- You should be able to work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic and ambitious team.

**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
- **Alternative Formats**:



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