Job Description Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 14 July 2025 Closing Date: Sunday 06 July 2025 Contract Type: Temporary for 18 Months Salary: FC4 £24,890.91- £27,087.17 (50% in 1st 9 months increasing to 80%) Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (Day shifts/ Back shifts & Night Shift available if required) Location: Fife Wide (Various Locations) Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement Job Details Do you live in Fife? Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different? If your answer is Yes, we have 6 places available on our 18-month Care Apprenticeship Programme which is divided into three parts so is the perfect opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience, earn a salary, and achieve a recognised qualification. Part 1 - you will receive an induction and training across a range of themes to support you to learn the skills you need to do the job well. You will be supported to apply to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to gain your professional registration. Part 2 - you will be supported to go to college weekly as part of your working duties to study a qualification required for your professional registration. Part 3 - you will complete your qualification and receive support to consider your next steps in a career in health and social care which may include continuing further education to diploma or degree level or to secure a permanent position in any of the roles available. Bonus Perks- Because You Deserve It! Not only will you be earning while training, but you'll also receive: Holiday Pay - Because everyone deserves a break! Travel Expenses Covered - Claim 45p per mile when traveling for work Exclusive Discounts with the Blue Light Card and Fife Council local and national discounts scheme - Enjoy amazing savings on shopping, dining, entertainment, and more, as a thank-you for your work in health & social care Meet other young people in our Young Employee Network (YEN Get Paid to Train with enhanced payments for unsocial hours Earn a Recognised Qualification Fantastic Career Progression - Many apprentices move into permanent roles or continue their education journey. Make a Real Difference - Support people in your community and develop valuable life skills. Supportive Learning Environment - Full training and mentoring provided Pension Scheme available Gain Professional Registration with the SSSC (with fees paid by Fife Council) What You'll Be Doing! As a Care Apprentice, you'll be part of the Health & Social Care Partnership, employed by Fife Council working across Fife. Working 36 hours per week over a variety of shifts predominantly days and evenings and you may want to experience night shifts. All our shifts include day release to college. You could be placed in one of two service types that are building based, these are: Our Older People's Service enables older people to continue to live in their own home with support but also offers an alternative home in one of our 8 care homes when people's care journey means that they cannot continue to do so. Adult Services Resources, Accommodation with Care and Support which provides care and support to adults 16, who have a learning disability, physical disability or mental health condition living in the community. Alternatively, our Care at Home Service supports people across Fife to live safely and independently in their own homes. A key element of this is MECS - the Mobile Emergency Care Service. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, MECS responds to urgent calls in the community, including falls, personal care, welfare checks, or when someone becomes unwell at home. MECS staff are trained to assess situations quickly, using specialised equipment, provide reassurance, deliver hands-on support, and escalate concerns to health or social care professionals when needed. Their work is vital in ensuring people receive the right help at the right time You will gain real-life experience to learn essential care skills, and you will join a team of experienced professionals who will mentor and support you every step of the way We offer a choice of Qualification to suit your study preferences either as academic or vocational to suit your style of study and ambition The Person You could study the Advanced Certificate for Careers in Care incorporating SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 6. The course is the benchmark qualification requirement for the role and includes two National Progression Certificates in Communication and Safeguarding, one National Certificate in Dementia studies and incorporates the Academic Study skills framework which underpins the knowledge requirements needed for the SVQ. This course requires attendance at Fife College and is funded by the Scottish Funding Council. Or You could study the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Social Services at SCQF 7 which includes both practical and theoretical work and you will be supported to attend at Fife College. The course is funded by Students Award Agency Scotland (SAAS) and delivered by Fife College. This qualification is accepted by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for registration requirements. Entry requirements apply. This course is a progression pathway to Diploma and then Degree level. Who Can Apply? We are seeking people aged 16 - 24 who are enthusiastic, caring, and motivated. You do need to live in Fife to apply. No previous care experience is required - just a positive attitude, willingness to learn and work as part of a team. As a professional you will meet fascinating people that open their lives to you, meaning you can develop relationships that improve both your life and theirs. You will be part of a large organisation which needs people like you to enable us to build a sustainable, skilled workforce, reflective of the communities we serve, with attractive career choices where all are respected and valued for the work we do. Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile Further Information Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services Directorate Information - Council Department information Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk For more information, please contact: Julie Horne. julie.horne@fife.gov.uk