Crossroads Fife Vacancies
We are currently looking for highly motivated caring individuals to join our well established and professional team of Support Workers working throughout Fife. Our organisation supports individuals with any illness and/or disability in their own home and to access their local community. You will have the opportunity to make a difference to individuals lives whilst caring for them and providing their full-time family Carer with a short break.
What we value and offer you: -
Life experience is often more important than work experience in this role. Our main priority is to find people who share our values of being person centred, working together, accountability and resilience – the rest we can teach you, as we offer a quality induction and ongoing training working towards relevant qualifications.
Supporting you to achieve rewarding and fulfilling employment with a good work life balance through regular supervision and support to maintain your Mental Health & Wellbeing with a more flexible approach.
What we require from you: -
*Availability for this part-time role (minimum 64 hours over 4 weeks). Working pattern will include some evening work and 2 out of 4 weekends.
*Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Registration and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration will be required for all successful candidates.
*It is preferred that candidates hold (although not essential) but be willing to work towards (SVQ2) – Social Services and Healthcare SVQ – SCQF Level 7.
****A driving licence and use of a car with business insurance is essential***
If you are interested in working for us please contact us on 01592 610540 or submit your CV.
Crossroads Fife strives to be an Equal Opportunities & is a Living Wage employer.
What we value and offer you: -
Life experience is often more important than work experience in this role. Our main priority is to find people who share our values of being person centred, working together, accountability and resilience – the rest we can teach you, as we offer a quality induction and ongoing training working towards relevant qualifications.
Supporting you to achieve rewarding and fulfilling employment with a good work life balance through regular supervision and support to maintain your Mental Health & Wellbeing with a more flexible approach.
- COMPETITIVE terms and conditions of employment including hourly rate of £12.00 Weekday and £14.56 Weekend.
- TRAVEL and SOCIAL EXPENSES– mileage costs are reimbursed.
- FIXED working pattern with regular hours and Client base.
- CONTRIBUTARY Pension Scheme.
- 5.6 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE
What we require from you: -
*Availability for this part-time role (minimum 64 hours over 4 weeks). Working pattern will include some evening work and 2 out of 4 weekends.
*Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Registration and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration will be required for all successful candidates.
*It is preferred that candidates hold (although not essential) but be willing to work towards (SVQ2) – Social Services and Healthcare SVQ – SCQF Level 7.
****A driving licence and use of a car with business insurance is essential***
If you are interested in working for us please contact us on 01592 610540 or submit your CV.
Crossroads Fife strives to be an Equal Opportunities & is a Living Wage employer.
CROSSROADS FIFE
VACANCY – CO-ORDINATOR
You will be joining a friendly and established Co-ordinating team working to provide regular respite services with our growing team of Support Workers, supporting Carers of people of all ages and disabilities. The position is based both within the office in Glenrothes and out in the community within your designated localities.
This role would suit someone with an understanding and interest in Carers issues and with previous experience or providing care.
The Role:
We are committed to delivering high-quality support to those who need it the most and we are looking for someone who shares this commitment.
The Candidate:
If you're passionate about providing excellent care and are experienced in co-ordinating care services, this Co-ordinator role could be the perfect fit for you.
The Package:
Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a reputable company and make a real difference in people's lives. Please contact us on 01592 610540 or submit your CV by email to [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Monday 15th April 2024.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 22nd April 2024.
VACANCY – CO-ORDINATOR
You will be joining a friendly and established Co-ordinating team working to provide regular respite services with our growing team of Support Workers, supporting Carers of people of all ages and disabilities. The position is based both within the office in Glenrothes and out in the community within your designated localities.
This role would suit someone with an understanding and interest in Carers issues and with previous experience or providing care.
The Role:
- Assessing the eligibility of families for service and identifying support required from our team of highly trained Staff.
- Supervising a small team of Support Workers from your designated localities.
We are committed to delivering high-quality support to those who need it the most and we are looking for someone who shares this commitment.
The Candidate:
- We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills.
- An SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, or similar, or the ability and desire to work towards this qualification.
- A clean driving licence, use of car, confident driving in the community.
If you're passionate about providing excellent care and are experienced in co-ordinating care services, this Co-ordinator role could be the perfect fit for you.
The Package:
- An annual salary of £27,378 (pro-rata)
- The responsibility of overseeing 500+ hours of care
- Permanent Contract - 30 hours/week
- Working pattern: Monday 09:00 – 14:00, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 09:00 – 16:00, Friday 09:00 – 13:00
- Monthly on-call payment for rota’d telephone support
- Crossroads Fife strives to be an Equal Opportunities & Living Wage employer.
- Regular supervision
- Annual Leave 5.6 wks
Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a reputable company and make a real difference in people's lives. Please contact us on 01592 610540 or submit your CV by email to [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Monday 15th April 2024.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 22nd April 2024.
CROSSROADS FIFE
Support Worker Vacancy
We are currently looking for highly motivated, caring individuals to join our well established and professional team of Support Workers working throughout Fife in supporting individuals in a social care capacity. Our organisation supports individuals with any illness and/or disability either in their own home or to access their local community. A career with us is as rewarding as it is diverse, you will have the opportunity to build relationships that truly bring out the best in the people you support whilst providing their full-time family Carers with a short break of a few hours to enable them to continue in their caring role.
We value life experience as sometimes being more important than work experience in this role. Our main priority is to find the right people who share our values of being person centred, accountable, patient, and resilient – the rest we can teach you, we offer a quality induction and ongoing paid training, working towards relevant qualifications.
Supporting you to achieve rewarding and fulfilling employment with a good work life balance through regular supervision and support to maintain your mental health & wellbeing with a flexible approach.
What we require from you: -
****A driving licence and use of a car with business insurance is essential.***
If you are interested in working for us please contact us on 01592 610540 for more information or submit your CV to [email protected]. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship. Closing Date 30/11/2023.
Crossroads Fife is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles. We are a Living Wage employer so pay rates will increase in line with this guidance.
Support Worker Vacancy
We are currently looking for highly motivated, caring individuals to join our well established and professional team of Support Workers working throughout Fife in supporting individuals in a social care capacity. Our organisation supports individuals with any illness and/or disability either in their own home or to access their local community. A career with us is as rewarding as it is diverse, you will have the opportunity to build relationships that truly bring out the best in the people you support whilst providing their full-time family Carers with a short break of a few hours to enable them to continue in their caring role.
We value life experience as sometimes being more important than work experience in this role. Our main priority is to find the right people who share our values of being person centred, accountable, patient, and resilient – the rest we can teach you, we offer a quality induction and ongoing paid training, working towards relevant qualifications.
Supporting you to achieve rewarding and fulfilling employment with a good work life balance through regular supervision and support to maintain your mental health & wellbeing with a flexible approach.
- COMPETITIVE terms and conditions of employment including hourly rate of £10.92 (Rising to £12.00 to meet LMW) Weekday and £14.56 Weekend.
- TRAVEL and SOCIAL EXPENSES – full mileage costs are reimbursed.
- FIXED WORKING PATTERN with regular hours and clients.
- CONTRIBUTARY PENSION SCHEME.
- 5.6 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE rising to 6.6 weeks after 3 years.
- BLUE LIGHT DISCOUNT SCHEME
- ESTABLISHED in Fife for over 30 years.
- COMPANY PHONE provided.
- REFER A FRIEND SCHEME.
What we require from you: -
- Availability for this part-time role (minimum 64 hours over 4 weeks). Working pattern will include some evening work and 2 out of 4 weekends.
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Registration required (costs covered by Crossroads Fife).
- Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration will be required within 6 months of employment for all successful candidates.
- Candidates will hold/be willing to work towards (SVQ 2) – Social Services & Healthcare.
****A driving licence and use of a car with business insurance is essential.***
If you are interested in working for us please contact us on 01592 610540 for more information or submit your CV to [email protected]. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship. Closing Date 30/11/2023.
Crossroads Fife is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles. We are a Living Wage employer so pay rates will increase in line with this guidance.
Vacancy – Support Workers
Fife Wide
Due to a Significant increase in Funding, we are currently looking for highly motivated caring individuals to join our well established and professional team of Support Workers working throughout Fife. Our organisation supports individuals with any illness and/or disability in their own home and to access their local community. You will have the opportunity to make a difference to individuals lives whilst caring for them and providing their full-time family Carer with a short break.
What we value and offer you: -
Life experience is often more important than work experience in this role. Our main priority is to find people who share our values of being person centred, working together, accountability and resilience – the rest we can teach you, as we offer a quality induction and ongoing training working towards relevant qualifications.
Supporting you to achieve rewarding and fulfilling employment with a good work life balance through regular supervision and support to maintain your Mental Health & Wellbeing with a more flexible approach.
- COMPETITIVE terms and conditions of employment including hourly rate of £10.92 Weekday and £14.56 Weekend.
- TRAVEL and SOCIAL EXPENSES– mileage costs are reimbursed.
- FIXED working pattern with regular hours and Client base.
- CONTRIBUTARY Pension Scheme.
- 5.6 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE
What we require from you: -
Ø Availability for this part-time role (minimum 64 hours over 4 weeks). Working pattern will include some evening work and 2 out of 4 weekends.
Ø Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Registration and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Registration will be required for all successful candidates.
Ø It is preferred that candidates hold (although not essential) but be willing to work towards (SVQ2) – Social Services and Healthcare SVQ – SCQF Level 7.
****A driving licence and use of a car with business insurance is essential***
Closing date for applications is Thursday 30 November 2023.
If you are interested in working for us please contact us on 01592 610540 or submit your CV.
Crossroads Fife strives to be an Equal Opportunities & is a Living Wage employer.
Crossroads Fife strives to be an Equal Opportunities & is a Living Wage employer.
VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS
Crossroads Fife is looking to recruit innovative, enthusiastic people to expand on skills and expertise of our Management Committee.
Crossroads Fife is one of the leading providers of home based respite care for Carers. We offer this short breaks service to people who care for someone of any age and any disability. The service is provided by trained, paid staff in the service user’s home or we take service users out throughout the Fife area on a day and time which suits them. We are also a registered provider of Self Directed Support and Purchased Care.
Crossroads Fife has charitable status and is led by an experienced Board who have overall responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation’s work. We are looking for individuals who possess knowledge, skills and experience of human resources, business, charity work with entrepreneurial skills or have an understanding of the caring role. The Board meet every 2 months in the evening.
If interested please contact Tracy Young, Manager, Crossroads Fife, Buko Tower, Floor 2, Office 4, Southfield, Glenrothes, KY6 2SS. Tel. 01592 610540. Email [email protected]
Crossroads Fife strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer
Crossroads Fife is looking to recruit innovative, enthusiastic people to expand on skills and expertise of our Management Committee.
Crossroads Fife is one of the leading providers of home based respite care for Carers. We offer this short breaks service to people who care for someone of any age and any disability. The service is provided by trained, paid staff in the service user’s home or we take service users out throughout the Fife area on a day and time which suits them. We are also a registered provider of Self Directed Support and Purchased Care.
Crossroads Fife has charitable status and is led by an experienced Board who have overall responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation’s work. We are looking for individuals who possess knowledge, skills and experience of human resources, business, charity work with entrepreneurial skills or have an understanding of the caring role. The Board meet every 2 months in the evening.
If interested please contact Tracy Young, Manager, Crossroads Fife, Buko Tower, Floor 2, Office 4, Southfield, Glenrothes, KY6 2SS. Tel. 01592 610540. Email [email protected]
Crossroads Fife strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer
Volunteer Befrienders Required
Many people in Fife are affected by social isolation and loneliness for various reasons, which has a negative impact on their physical and mental health. Volunteer Befrienders can help alleviate these adverse affects by offering social support which helps build stronger social connections, improves confidence and well-being - not just for them but also for yourself!
We recruit, train and match Volunteer Befrienders who provide meaningful social connection with local befriendees in Central Fife, Levenmouth and North East Fife. We provide ongoing support and development and reimburse mileage expenses.
Just a hour of so of your spare time can make a massive difference to someone's life as well as your own. You can befriend someone by phone, home visit , support someone to access community activities or help out at a group.
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact:
Suzanne Forsyth, Coordinator, 01592630253
[email protected]
Many people in Fife are affected by social isolation and loneliness for various reasons, which has a negative impact on their physical and mental health. Volunteer Befrienders can help alleviate these adverse affects by offering social support which helps build stronger social connections, improves confidence and well-being - not just for them but also for yourself!
We recruit, train and match Volunteer Befrienders who provide meaningful social connection with local befriendees in Central Fife, Levenmouth and North East Fife. We provide ongoing support and development and reimburse mileage expenses.
Just a hour of so of your spare time can make a massive difference to someone's life as well as your own. You can befriend someone by phone, home visit , support someone to access community activities or help out at a group.
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact:
Suzanne Forsyth, Coordinator, 01592630253
[email protected]