Care Assistant

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 and to undertake all Moving and Handling tasks including the pushing and pulling of wheelchairs.

Ability to undertake physical tasks e.g. being able to comfortably kneel on beds and floors and able to rise without difficulty.

Flexibility will be required in the way the days/hours are worked dependent on the needs and requirements of service users.

You will work on an as required basis which includes days, evening, weekends, and wakened nights, sleepovers, including public holidays, including Christmas and New Year.

You will promote social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health and wellbeing and to access opportunities in their local communities.

For further information please contact

Gary Webster - Gary.Webster@fife.gov.uk

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