Care Assistant

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 June 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: FC4 £26,786\.83 to £29,170\.80 (pro rata)

Working Pattern: Various posts available (e.g. 16–36 hours per week), Flexible shifts including days, evenings, weekends, sleepovers and night shifts

Location: Cowdenbeath \& KeltySupporting 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

Fife Council is seeking enthusiastic and committed Care Assistants to join its Adult Services (Resources) team.

You will provide care and support to adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or mental health needs, supporting them to live as independently as possible in their own homes or supported accommodation.

The role involves both team working and lone working, delivering high\-quality, person\-centred care in line with Health and Social Care Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care, including assistance with daily living activities


• Support individuals to develop independent living skills


• Promote social inclusion and community participation


• Assist with mobility and moving \& handling tasks (including wheelchairs)


• Support with household tasks, shopping, and appointments


• Contribute to care plans and maintain accurate records


• Work flexibly across services based on service user need

What We Offer

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• Generous annual leave (33 days rising to 38 after 5 years)


• Full induction and mandatory training


• Employee benefits and discounts scheme


• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable adults


• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Be able to work independently and within a team


• Show flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic care environment

You must:

• Be willing to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)


• Hold or work towards SCQF Level 6 (SVQ2\) in Social Services \& Healthcare

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.

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


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For Further Information Please Contact: Darren.Hindle@fife.gov.uk

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