Relief Social Care Worker (Nightshift)

Fife Council; Lumphinnans; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional authority in Scotland is seeking a Relief Social Care Worker for night shifts in Lumphinnans. The role involves supporting vulnerable older people in care, creating and monitoring care plans, and providing effective communication within a dynamic team environment. Candidates must have or work towards SVQ 3 and ensure compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals passionate about providing quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have or work towards SVQ 3 as required by the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Provide care that meets Health and Social Care standards.
• Work effectively with other Council services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake keyworker role, creating and monitoring care plans.
• Ensure service users receive required support.
• Maintain accurate records of support planning.

Skills

Care and support experience

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility and creativity

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Care (or working towards)

Job description

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Lumphinnans, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Older People’s Services has 8 residential services across Fife, with a team based in each service. You can view each of the service locations, listed at the top of this advert, and will be asked to provide your location preference at interview.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our care home team in Fife Council’s Residential and Day Services (East), on a casual basis, for the position of relief social care worker (night shift).

We are looking for a motivated and driven individual 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 residential care homes in Fife provide ongoing care and support to vulnerable older people: the care homes also support a STAR unit, respite and day service.

The successful candidate will undertake the keyworker role, involving creating, monitoring, and reviewing care plans, keeping accurate records of support planning, and ensuring the service user receives the opportunities, experiences, and support outlined in their care plan.

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

Interviews are conducted face-to-face.

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert for more details about the job and the ideal candidate.

The Person

• Must have or be able to work towards: SVQ 3 as required by the Scottish Social Services Council. Once qualified, it is the individual's responsibility to inform the SSSC accordingly within the set timeframes.
• To ensure registration with the SSSC within 6 months of starting, you must apply within 3 months of your start date. Maintaining registration requires holding or working towards the SSSC benchmark qualification, completing Continuous Professional Learning (CPL), and submitting an annual declaration via MySSSC. The benchmark qualification includes SVQ 3 or above. If you do not currently hold this qualification, your registration will be conditional upon achieving it within the specified timeframe.
• Provide care and support that meets the Health and Social Care standards.
• Work effectively with other Council services and partner agencies to support care delivery.
• Work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic team environment.

Note: The role requires SSSC registration, and the successful applicant will have three months to apply. It is advisable to start your registration process as soon as possible to ensure you are registered within six months. More details are available in the role profile.

Additional requirement: Obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and join the relevant PVG scheme before appointment.