Community Support Assistant

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.