Looking for a stable care role in Cowdenbeath where your reliability and compassion truly matter? This opportunity offers permanent Care Assistant positions with flexible contracted hours, suited to individuals who can communicate clearly, stay organised, and confidently manage daily responsibilities in a person-centred environment. The role involves supporting individuals with dignity while maintaining accurate records and working efficiently both independently and as part of a supportive team.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong time management, the ability to prioritise workloads, and confidence using basic IT systems for documentation and communication. A good standard of literacy is essential, alongside a proactive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision when required. Registration requirements must be met, meaning candidates should either hold or be willing to work towards the Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 (SVQ2 equivalent) within the initial registration period to comply with Scottish Social Services Council standards.
These permanent roles offer 36, 21, and 19-hour contracts, providing flexibility for different schedules while ensuring long-term job security in the care sector. Please note that visa sponsorship is not specified for this position, so applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying..
Position: Care Assistant
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
Salary: £26,786.83 to 29,170.80
Location: Cowdenbeath, Fife
Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 18 May 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 10 May 2026
Contract Type: 36, 21,19 hours permanent Care Assistant positions
Salary FC4 – £26,786.83 to 29,170.80
Working Pattern: as per the needs of the service, including early shifts, late shifts, sleepovers, wakened nightshift, public holidays including Christmas and New Year, support is provided to service users on a 24/7 basis
Location: based in the Cowdenbeath area of Fife, will be asked to work Fife wide
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
The successful candidate will promote social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health and wellbeing to access opportunities in their local communities. The role will include working as part of a team as well as lone working. The successful candidate must have the ability to work within a team as well as lone working, due to the requirements’ blended working is not an option, full-service induction and mandatory training will be given.
The Person
- Must have or be willing to achieve in the first period of registration, the Social Services and Healthcare SCQF level 6 (equivalent to SVQ2) or equivalent to meet Scottish Social Services Council registration.
- Duties include all aspects of personal care, have the ability to undertake all Moving and Handling tasks including the pushing and pulling of wheelchairs, and all aspects of C.A.L.M.
- Flexibility will be required in the way the days/hours are worked dependent on the needs and requirements of service users.
- The successful candidate will work on an as required basis which includes days, evening, weekends, sleep-ins, and wakened nights, including public holidays, including Christmas and New Year.
- The successful candidate will promote social inclusion by working with people to maximise their personal independence, health and wellbeing and to access opportunities in their local communities.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate good communication skills, organisational skills, Ability to manage and prioritise workload, Ability to work with minimal supervision, Team working skills, Literacy skills, and have IT skills.
- The successful candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships in respect of service users, carers and colleagues by participating in open and sensitive dialogue.
- Successful applicants with be provided with all necessary training such as Moving and Handling, C.A.L.M and Mandatory training as per organisations requirements. Etc. You must be able to undertake All Moving & handling training, Physical Intervention training and must be of good physical health.
The role of the Care Assistant can be physically and emotionally demanding.
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.
If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.
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
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For further information please contact George Alexander – George.Alexander@fife.gov.uk
Application Process
Application Deadline
May 10th, 2026