Support Worker

Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

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KASP currently has a vacancy for a Support Worker.

This is an 18-hour post funded by the Scottish Government Delivering Equally Safe Fund & Fife Council.

KASP has a part-time vacancy for a support worker with a particular emphasis on a good knowledge and understanding of childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse.

This post requires a highly motivated individual who is capable of providing one-to-one emotional and practical support to women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and associated mental health issues.

The successful applicant will have at least 3 years’ experience in providing support in a similar environment. Ideally, a relevant health & social care qualification.

Post will involve travel across all areas of Fife.

Subject to PVG check.

Application notes

Download an application from KASP website or by contacting admin at [e-mail] or by calling the KASP mobile at 07501221909.

About You

You will have good computer skills and the ability to use technology efficiently to maintain and update records, combined with a knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting older people, including dementia. The successful candidate will be able to work openly and honestly in a team setting and have an ability to prioritize their own caseload.

A valid driver's license and access to a car that can be used daily to travel between services is essential for this role.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance-related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme.
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service.
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
• Enhanced company sick and family-friendly pay.
• Access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options.
• Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme.
• Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries.
• Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services.
• Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependents to support health, mental, and financial well-being.
• Access to a savings and borrowing scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season/travel ticket loan and much more!

Successful applicants will be required to apply for registration with SSSC within 3 months of their start date and be registered within 6 months.

This post is subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or scheme record update.

Further Information

Interested? If you have any questions about the role, please email [e-mail] and we can arrange for someone from the service to call you for an informal chat.

To find out more about what LinkLiving do and to view the generous pay and benefits package, please visit our website at linkliving.org.uk.