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SalaryProposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 January 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024
Contract Type: Permanent/Temporary and Relief positions available
Salary: FC4 £23.633.23 - £25,829.49 pro-rata
Working Pattern: 28 hours per week (nightshift 22:00-06:30 on a 4 on 4 off rota)
Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes
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 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 Details
To provide a Care at Home/Falls Response Service to vulnerable people in the community.
The post holder will work as a double up team within the Associated Services Team, which is part of Fife Health and Social Care Partnership.
The role will include work to a home care rota at night assisting vulnerable service users within their own homes, also responding to Community Alarm/Telecare activations and assisting vulnerable service users within their own homes, with care at home tasks working with Health and Social Care Partnership colleagues and colleagues within partnership agencies.
The job pack for this vacancy is attached at the bottom of the page. It provides more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
You are required to have a current driving licence, (you will drive Council vehicles).
SVQ 2 in Health and Social care or willing to work towards.
Previous Care at Home experience or awareness of the National Care Standards.
You will be required to register with Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting employment.
Nightlink Home Carer should have a positive, caring attitude and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team.
You should be able to undertake physical tasks.
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.
You will save money on your SSSC fees as these will now be paid for all roles and grades by the Scottish Government
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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For more information, Please contact Melissa Jack, melissa.jack-hc@fife.gov.uk
