Home Carer Night Link

TN United Kingdom; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide care at home and respond to emergencies for vulnerable community members. This rewarding role involves working as part of a dedicated team, assisting service users with daily tasks and ensuring their safety during the night. Ideal candidates will possess a caring attitude, a valid driving license, and a commitment to professional development in health and social care. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Current driving license required for driving Council vehicles.
• SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Assist vulnerable service users in their homes at night.
• Respond to Community Alarm/Telecare activations.

Skills

Driving License

Care at Home Experience

Positive Caring Attitude

Ability to Work Independently

Physical Task Capability

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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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 includes working to a home care rota at night, assisting vulnerable service users within their own homes, responding to Community Alarm/Telecare activations, and assisting with care at home tasks. The role involves working with colleagues within the Health and Social Care Partnership and other 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 qualities we are seeking in a candidate.

The Person

1. You are required to have a current driving licence, as you will drive Council vehicles.
2. SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
3. Previous experience in Care at Home or awareness of the National Care Standards.
4. As a Night Link Home Carer, you should have a positive, caring attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
5. You should be able to undertake physical tasks.

Before confirming your appointment, you will need to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Since this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.

If appointed, you must submit your application within 3 months to ensure registration within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile.