Social Care Worker

TN United Kingdom; Cupar; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals passionate about caring for older people. This rewarding role involves creating and reviewing care plans, ensuring service users receive meaningful support, and collaborating with various agencies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable older individuals and make a significant impact in your community. This opportunity not only offers professional growth through required qualifications but also a chance to work in a fulfilling environment where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care within a complex environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other services.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and review care plans for service users.
• Promote access to opportunities in local communities.

Skills

Care and Support

Collaboration

Flexibility

Communication

Education

SSSC Registration

Job description

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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 involves creating, monitoring, and reviewing care plans, keeping accurate records of support planning, and ensuring the service user is offered opportunities, experiences, and care within their care plan. The role also involves promoting access to opportunities in local communities and enabling individuals to continue living meaningful lives.

We provide ongoing care and support to vulnerable older people; our services include care homes, respite, STAR unit, and day services.

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

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert, providing more details about the job and the qualities we seek.

The Person

• Provide care and support that meets the Health and Social Care standards.
• Work collaboratively with other Council services and partner agencies to support effective planning and delivery of care.
• Work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic and ambitious team.
• Work towards the required qualification as specified by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). It is your responsibility to inform the SSSC once qualified.
• Achieve SSSC registration within 6 months of starting the role, applying within 3 months of employment. Maintain registration by obtaining the necessary qualifications, completing Continuous Professional Learning (CPL), and submitting annual declarations via MySSSC.

Note: The successful applicant must start their registration process promptly to ensure registration within the specified timeframe. Details are provided in the role profile. Additionally, the role requires obtaining PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland before confirmation of appointment.