JOB VACANCY
Job Title: Support Worker (Female Only)
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 28 September 2025
Hours: 30 hours (Inc Sleepovers) x 3
Location: Locheil Service
About us
Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) provides high quality and personalised support and care for over 300 individuals across Fife and Forth Valley. We support the individuals we work with to manage or overcome challenges, including age-related issues, alcohol and drug addictions, autism spectrum disorders, complex needs, homelessness, learning disabilities and mental health issues.
We work with people in their own homes, assisting them to do the things that matter to them and realise their ambitions. We believe that great support leads to great lives.
About you
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who have the desire to support people to have the best life possible. Those with high empathy and tolerance along with a great sense of humour are key to success in what at times can be a challenging but rewarding role.
Ideally you should have experience of Support and Care, however this is not essential as training will be provided.
Although we offer flexible working contracts, we also require a degree of flexibility in your approach to work and it is essential you are able to work shifts which will include weekend working, evenings and sleepovers.
Job Description
In this role, you will become part of the support team ensuring a high quality of care and support is delivered to individuals in Glenrothes for the Locheil Service.
Due to new Supported Individuals we are looking to recruit for this new service which includes sleepover service. This is a variety of sleepovers to 9-3 for Outreach support. You will provide support with day activities in the community, supporting the cinema, arts and crafts, other clubs including the local disco.
Within this Service we provide high quality support and care to adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Individuals may require assistance with an element of personal care, medication, and assisting with daily household tasks within their own homes.
We provide support to individuals in the Glenrothes area, so there is a requirement for you to drive, have a car for work and be willing to use your car to transport service users to activities. The expense of using your car will be reimbursed at a rate of 55p per mile.
The role is primarily centred around understanding and supporting the day to day living of the service users. Working within this service the successful individual requires to have the passion, drive and dedication in helping others to live fulfilling lives.
Staff benefits
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
● 32 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
● An Employee Assistance Programme, including a free counselling service
● Access to paid SVQ qualifications
● Discounted Gym membership
● Access to the Vivup employee benefits platform
● Enhanced family friendly pay entitlements
● Generous Pension Scheme
● PVG applications NOW paid by KSC.
Requirements
● A current driving licence, business insurance and the use of a car for work purposes is
essential.
● This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check.
● This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine
occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on the 7th and 10th of October various times in our Balfarg service office - Glenrothes.
Kingdom is committed to contributing towards the eradication of homelessness. As part of that, we particularly welcome applications from people who are currently registered homeless or have been in the last 12 months. We will guarantee shortlisting to any applicant who meets that criteria and the essential criteria for the vacancy. If we offer you the role and you are homeless at that point, we will also offer you a tenancy in one of our properties as part of the Naumann Initiative. If you wish your application to be considered under the scheme, please state this under
"Supporting information" on your application form.
Scottish Charity No: SC000874
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,557.00-£26,196.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person