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We are looking for motivated and driven individuals with good values and a genuine interest in the care and support of Older People; with experience of care within a highly complex yet rewarding environment.
The successful candidate will undertake the keyworker role, which involves creating, monitoring, and reviewing care plans, keeping accurate records of support planning, and ensuring the service user is offered opportunities, experiences, and care/support as outlined in their care plan. The role also involves promoting access to opportunities in local communities and enabling service users to live meaningful lives.
We provide ongoing care and support to vulnerable older people. Our services include care homes, respite, STAR units, and day services.
Fife Council is committed to delivering services that are responsive, reliable, efficient, and effective.
A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert, providing more information about the job and the qualities we seek in a candidate.
The Person
* Provide care and support that meets the Health and Social Care standards.
* Work collaboratively with other Council services and partner agencies to support effective planning and delivery of care and support.
* Work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic and ambitious team.
* Work towards the required qualification as mandated by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Once qualified, it is the individual's responsibility to inform the SSSC accordingly.
* Achieve registration with the SSSC within 6 months of starting in the role, applying within 3 months of employment. Maintain registration by obtaining the necessary qualifications, completing Continuous Professional Learning (CPL), and submitting annual declarations via MySSSC. Details on qualifications and timeframes are available on the SSSC website. If the candidate does not currently hold a benchmark qualification, registration will be granted conditionally upon achieving the qualification within the specified timeframe.
Note: As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration. It is advised to start the application process promptly to ensure registration within six months. Additional details are included in the role profile.
Before confirmation of appointment, you will need to obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and join the relevant PVG scheme.
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