Care Assistant
Fife Council · Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom · onsite
Proposed Interview Dates: Ongoing from Week Commencing 09 November 2026
Closing Date: Monday 28 December 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: FC4 £26,786.83 to £29,170.80 (pro rata)
Working Pattern: 36 or 18 hours per week (Flexible shifts including days, evenings, weekends, sleepovers and night shifts)
Location: Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath & Kelty
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
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
The role also requires working unsocial hours including public holidays where necessary.
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 will be supported to achieve the qualifications required for practice, including the Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 (SVQ2) or an equivalent award, within your initial registration period to meet Scottish Social Services Council requirements.
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, you 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
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For more information, please contact: Darren Hindle, Darren.Hindle@fife.gov.uk