Mobile Assistant

Centreforequalities; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Centreforqualities in Glenrothes seeks Mobile Assistants to provide Community Alarm/Telecare services to vulnerable people. You will install, program and maintain alarms and telecare equipment across Fife, updating IT systems and recording data as required.

You will join a team within the Home Care Associated Services, and you must have a driving licence, be willing to obtain PVG clearance, and work 31.5 hours per week on a 4-on-4-off rota.

Qualifications

• Current driving licence required to drive council vehicles.
• SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in care at home or awareness of National Care Standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake physical tasks as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide Community Alarm/Telecare service to vulnerable people.
• Install, program and maintain Community Alarms and Telecare equipment.
• Update and record IT systems and Community Alarm data.
• Contribute to assessments and liaise with partners and agencies.

Skills

Driving licence

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Care at Home experience

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Education

SVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 21 September2026

Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 31.5 hours per week (4 on 4 off covering 7 days per week), 2 posts available

Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes

Job Details

To provide a Community Alarm/Telecare service to vulnerable people in the community.

You will work in a team of Mobile Assistants within the Home Care Associated Services Team, which is part of Fife Health and Social Care Partnership.

The role will include installing, programming and maintaining Community Alarms and Telecare equipment throughout Fife.

Updating and recording I.T systems and Community Alarm Systems. Conducting technical assessment of faulty equipment and working with Health and Social Care Partnership colleagues and colleagues within partnership agencies.

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 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.
• Mobile Assistants 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 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

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For further information please contact: Gael Syme - [e-mail]