Social Care Worker

Undertaking a range of personal/physical care tasks which may include assistance with washing, dressing, eating, toileting, administration of medication and any other tasks in accordance with the care plan. There may be times where Lone Working is expected.
Fife Council will offer training and development to meet your SSSC registration requirements and will cover the cost of your annual SSSC registration. There is a generous annual leave allowance of 33 days, increasing to 38 days after 5 years' service.
A link to the role profile and the Families First Strategy 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
To act as Keyworker including monitoring and ensuring the service user is being offered the opportunities, experience, care and support identified in their support plan.
Keeping accurate records of outcomes focused support planning and review for the people whom you support.
Ensuring changes in service user health and wellbeing, care plans, risk assessments etc. are recorded and communicated across the team.
To work as part of a team liaising with colleagues to ensure an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to service users.
Ability to travel within Fife will often be more appropriate.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.
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.
If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.
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 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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