Home Carer
| Company: | Fife Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,786 to £29,170 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Kirkcaldy |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Kirkcaldy Locality: 35 hour split shift 07:30 to 13:00 then 17:00 to 21:30, 21 hours back shift (four on, four off 16:00-22:00), 21 hour day shift (four on four off) from 07:00-13:00.
Please advise which hours you would prefer within your personal statement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for caring, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our care at home teams in the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, Kirkcaldy Locality.
We are looking for motivated and driven individuals with good values and a genuine interest in the care and support of service users in the local communities, you will be a people person who is passionate about supporting our service users to maximise their independence, to remain living in their own homes. You will go home each day with a sense of achievement knowing you have made a difference to those that you support.
Fife Council is committed to delivering services which are responsive, reliable, efficient and effective.
We offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
Enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays.
As this role involves attending service user homes, you must be able to travel across the wider Fife area. A vehicle may be provided, but where you are required to use your own vehicle, travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 per mile to staff using their own car.
A generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement of 24 days rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata).
Access to a 4-week comprehensive induction programme and support with a range of training opportunities and qualifications that you will need for the job.
You will also be provided with a uniform and a smartphone.
For further information please contact: Lisa Barclay - Lisa.Barclay-sw@fife.gov.uk
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