Relief Care Assistant

Overview

Fife Council is holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. Fife Council will be available to discuss the vacancies Fife Council have on offer and share insights into what it's like to work with the council. Attendees can also receive support from Fife Council's job clubs and employability teams, including assistance with the online application process.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join Fife Council's care home team in Fife Council’s Residential and Day Services.

Working Pattern

The successful candidate will work on a relief/casual basis, which includes early shifts, late shifts, and periods of night duty. Unsocial hours will be compensated at the basic rate plus an additional 1/3 hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive support and encouragement to residents, enabling them to make their own choices and decisions in all aspects of daily life.
• Offer flexible support to help service users access activities and achieve personal outcomes.
• Promote social inclusion and work with individuals to maximize their personal independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must:

• Have or be working towards the required qualification as mandated by the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Provide care and support that meets the Health and Social Care standards.
• Collaborate effectively with other Council services and partner agencies.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity within a dynamic team.

Benefits

• Employee discount programs.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package offering discounts on various products and services.

Application Requirements

As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement outlining how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate. Note that without a Supporting Statement, your application will not proceed. This statement should not be a CV and must be uploaded in the section marked 'upload resumé.'

Location Preferences

Locations include:

• Napier House, Glenrothes
• Ladywalk, Anstruther
• North Eden House, Cupar
• Matthew Fyfe, Dunfermline
• Jean Mackie Centre, Dunfermline
• Ostlers House, Kirkcaldy
• Lindsay House, Lumphinnans
• Methilhaven Home, Methil

Location preferences will be discussed during the interview.

Further Information

• When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and assess how you meet the essential criteria.
• Fife Council's employees are expected to demonstrate and promote specific behaviours in the workplace.