Community Support Assistant
- Full-time
Job Details
Enabling people to maximise their independence in relation to their personal and social needs in accordance with the Health & Social Care Standards.
Providing positive support and encouragement for people to make their own choices and decisions in all aspects of their daily lives.
Providing flexible support enabling people to access activities and achieve their personal outcomes.
Undertaking a range of personal/physical care tasks when required by assisting with eating, drinking, administering medication, continence, dressing and any other tasks in accordance with the care plan.
Pushing and pulling of equipment such as hoists, wheelchairs, bathing chairs and use of evacuation equipment in emergencies working within
Health and Safety requirements.
Participating in travel duties as required.
The Person
Experience with providing support to individuals with personal care needs.
Communication skills.
Experience of making effective decisions (focus on customers).
Ability to work in a flexible way.
Knowledge of outcome focused approach.
Ability to travel throughout Fife.
Knowledge of Health & Social Care standards.
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.