Relief Social Care Worker

Ziron Environmental Services, Inc.; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to provide care and support to older people in a rewarding environment. The role involves creating and reviewing care plans, ensuring that service users receive the support they need to live meaningful lives. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in elder care and the ability to work flexibly within a dynamic team. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals while adhering to health and social care standards. If you are passionate about making an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in care within a complex environment is essential.
• Ability to work with other agencies for effective care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and review care plans for service users.
• Promote access to community opportunities for older people.

Skills

Care and Support

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Qualification as required by the Scottish Social Services Council

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Ongoing throughout advert

Closing Date: Thursday 9 January 2025

Contract Type: Casual / Relief

Salary: FC6 £15.72 per hour, any unsocial hours will be paid in addition to the hourly rate.

Working Pattern: Casual

Location: Based in one of our 8 Residential Care homes in Fife. Preference of location will be taken at interview stage.

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Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines 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.

Job Details

We are looking for motivated and driven individuals with good values and a genuine interest in the care and support of Older People, with experience of care within a highly complex yet rewarding environment.

The successful candidate will undertake the keyworker role, which will involve creating, monitoring, and reviewing care plans, and keeping accurate records of support planning, ensuring that the service user is offered opportunities and care as outlined in their care plan. The role will also involve promoting the service users' access to opportunities in their local communities and enabling them to live a meaningful life.

We provide ongoing care and support to vulnerable older people; the care homes also support a respite, STAR unit, and day service.

Fife Council is committed to delivering services that are responsive, reliable, efficient, and effective.

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

Provide care and support that meets the Health and Social Care standards.

You must be able to work with other Council services and partner agencies to support the effective planning and delivery of care and support within our service.

You should be able to work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic and ambitious team.

You must have or be able to work towards the required qualification as required by the Scottish Social Services Council. Within the timeframes set at the point of registration, once qualified, it is the person's responsibility to inform the Scottish Social Services Council accordingly.

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.

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

If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria.
• 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.
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For further information please contact Natasha Clarke.