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Family Carer Support Worker - Fife Carers Centre
Created: 11/04/2025
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Family Carer Support WorkerContract: Fixed term for three yearsHours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £28,430.59 per annumLocation: Fife Carers Centre, 157 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2NS, with travel throughout Fife for home visits, community-based support, and working from homeFife Carers Centre is a well-established and highly regarded organisation that has supported thousands of families and unpaid carers across Fife since 1995. Their vision is that every unpaid carer in Fife is valued, recognised, and supported to have equal access to a good quality of life. Because Caring Matters.
They are now seeking a Family Carer Support Worker to join their team in an exciting new role funded by The Robertson Trust. Based at their centre in Kirkcaldy, the role will also involve regular travel across Fife as well as working from home and in community settings.
In this role, you will provide a sensitive, person-centred support service for unpaid and family carers. You will help carers maintain their physical and mental wellbeing by offering comprehensive, tailored information and support. This includes one-to-one support to enable carers to make informed choices about their own emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Your work will involve:
- Offering practical advice on balancing caring responsibilities, including time management and stress reduction techniques
- Supporting them to develop self-advocacy skills or advocating on their behalf where appropriate
- Assisting carers to identify and achieve their personal goals through the Carer Support Planning process
- Leading group sessions focusing on coping strategies, self-care, and peer support
Support will be offered for a limited period, focused on empowering carers, building resilience, and helping them to stabilise their caring situations.
Why Work for Fife Carers Centre?
Fair pay and benefits
- Competitive third sector salary
- 32 days' annual leave (including public holidays)
- Additional 3–4 days off over Christmas and new year
- 6% employer pension contributions (matching employee contributions)
- Paid carers' leave (one week for employees who have caring responsibilities)
- Additional 35 hours of annual leave after five years of service
- Funded Disclosure Scotland
Work-life balance
- Regular Monday–Friday working hours
- Early finish on Fridays
Wellbeing and support
- Quarterly wellbeing lunches
- Regular support, supervision, and annual appraisals
- Continuous professional development opportunities
Our commitment
- Recognised as a Carer Positive Exemplary Employer
- Equal and inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all sectors of the community
- Living Wage Employer – ensuring all staff are paid the Scottish Living Wage
How to apply
For more information and to apply, visit fifecarerscentre.org/vacancies
The closing date for applications is 11.59am on Friday 25 April 2025.
Interviews will take place on Friday 09 and Monday 12 May 2025.
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