Social Care Worker

Fife Council; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council seeks motivated keyworkers for the care and support of older people in various settings, including care homes and day services. The role involves creating care plans and ensuring users engage in meaningful activities. Successful applicants will work within a dynamic team and are required to register with the SSSC within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Work towards required SSSC qualification.
• Achieve registration with SSSC within 6 months.
• Obtain PVG scheme membership.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and review care plans.
• Promote access to local community opportunities.
• Provide ongoing care and support to vulnerable older people.

Skills

Good values

Care and support for Older People

Effective planning

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Qualification as specified by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Job description

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 local community opportunities and enabling service users to live meaningful lives.

We provide ongoing care and support to vulnerable older people. Our care services include care homes, respite, STAR units, 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 information about the job and the qualities we seek.

The Person

• Provide care and support that meets the Health and Social Care standards.
• Work 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). Once qualified, inform the SSSC accordingly within the set timeframes.
• Achieve registration with the SSSC 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: As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration after starting. You should begin your application promptly to ensure registration within six months. More details are in the role profile.

Additional requirements: Obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland before confirmation of appointment. If you are not a passport holder of the UK, a work permit may be required.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank or payment details in your application.

Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom