Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,885 to £28,175 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Glenrothes, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22158 |
Summary
Job Details
Various posts available, working 18 - 25 hours per week
Duties include all aspects of personal care, must have the physical ability to undertake all Moving and Handling manoeuvres and tasks including the pushing and pulling of wheelchairs, and all aspects of C.A.L.M.
Flexibility will be required in the way the days/hours are worked for each post dependent on the needs of service users. The successful candidate will work on an as required basis which includes days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and wakened nights, including public holidays, Christmas and New Year.
The successful candidate will promote social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health and wellbeing to access opportunities in their local communities. The role will include working as part of a team as well as lone working. The successful candidate must have the ability to work within a team as well as lone working, due to the requirements blended working is not an option, full service induction and mandatory training will be given.
Benefits of working for Fife Council:
• Auto enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• With 32 annual leave days rising to 37 days after 5 years.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
All employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. Refer to our ‘How We Work Matters’ behaviour framework.
The Person
Must have or be willing to achieve in the first period of registration, the Social Services and Healthcare SCQF level 6 (equivalent to SVQ2) or equivalent to meet Scottish Social Services Council registration.
Duties include all aspects of personal care, have the ability to undertake all Moving and Handling tasks including the pushing and pulling of wheelchairs, and all aspects of C.A.L.M.
Flexibility will be required in the way the days/hours are worked dependent on the needs and requirements of service users.
The successful candidate will work on an as required basis which includes days, evening, weekends, sleep-ins, and wakened nights, including public holidays, including Christmas and New Year.
The successful candidate will promote social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health and wellbeing and to access opportunities in their local communities.
The successful candidate must demonstrate good communication skills, organisational skills, Ability to manage and prioritise workload, Ability to work with minimal supervision, Team working skills, Literacy skills, and have IT skills.
The successful candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships in respect of service users, carers and colleagues by participating in open and sensitive dialogue.
Successful applicants with be provided with all necessary training such as Moving and Handling, C.A.L.M and Mandatory training as per organisations requirements. etc. You must be able to undertake All Moving & handling training, Physical Intervention training and must be of good physical health.
The role of the Care Assistant can be physically and emotionally demanding.
Various posts available, working 18 - 25 hours per week
Duties include all aspects of personal care, must have the physical ability to undertake all Moving and Handling manoeuvres and tasks including the pushing and pulling of wheelchairs, and all aspects of C.A.L.M.
Flexibility will be required in the way the days/hours are worked for each post dependent on the needs of service users. The successful candidate will work on an as required basis which includes days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and wakened nights, including public holidays, Christmas and New Year.
The successful candidate will promote social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health and wellbeing to access opportunities in their local communities. The role will include working as part of a team as well as lone working. The successful candidate must have the ability to work within a team as well as lone working, due to the requirements blended working is not an option, full service induction and mandatory training will be given.
Benefits of working for Fife Council:
• Auto enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• With 32 annual leave days rising to 37 days after 5 years.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
All employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. Refer to our ‘How We Work Matters’ behaviour framework.
The Person
Must have or be willing to achieve in the first period of registration, the Social Services and Healthcare SCQF level 6 (equivalent to SVQ2) or equivalent to meet Scottish Social Services Council registration.
Duties include all aspects of personal care, have the ability to undertake all Moving and Handling tasks including the pushing and pulling of wheelchairs, and all aspects of C.A.L.M.
Flexibility will be required in the way the days/hours are worked dependent on the needs and requirements of service users.
The successful candidate will work on an as required basis which includes days, evening, weekends, sleep-ins, and wakened nights, including public holidays, including Christmas and New Year.
The successful candidate will promote social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health and wellbeing and to access opportunities in their local communities.
The successful candidate must demonstrate good communication skills, organisational skills, Ability to manage and prioritise workload, Ability to work with minimal supervision, Team working skills, Literacy skills, and have IT skills.
The successful candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships in respect of service users, carers and colleagues by participating in open and sensitive dialogue.
Successful applicants with be provided with all necessary training such as Moving and Handling, C.A.L.M and Mandatory training as per organisations requirements. etc. You must be able to undertake All Moving & handling training, Physical Intervention training and must be of good physical health.
The role of the Care Assistant can be physically and emotionally demanding.
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