Older Persons Community Support Assistant

LinkLiving Limited; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days’ holiday pro rata

Holiday buy/sell

Sick pay & family-friendly pay

SVQ qualifications funding

Pension scheme

Car leasing scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

LinkLiving Limited is seeking an Assistant Project Worker for the Older Persons Service based at the Kirkcaldy office with regular travel across Fife. The role involves 15 hours per week over two days, delivering light-touch support to older service users, including those with dementia, and coordinating with volunteers and staff.

You will use computers to maintain records, travel between sites, and help clients access health, transport and social activities.

Qualifications

• Good computer skills and ability to use technology to maintain and update records.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting older people, including dementia.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a car for regular travel between services.

Responsibilities

• Provide light-touch 1:1 support to older people in their own homes.
• Support transport to health services, appointments, shopping and social activities.
• Work with project workers and volunteers to engage and include service users in their communities.

Skills

Computer skills

Dementia awareness

Job description

LinkLiving Limited is seeking an Assistant Project Worker for the Older Persons Service based at the Kirkcaldy office with regular travel across Fife. The role involves 15 hours per week over two days, delivering light-touch support to older service users, including those with dementia, and coordinating with volunteers and staff.

You will use computers to maintain records, travel between sites, and help clients access health, transport and social activities.