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Hospital Carer Support Worker - Full time

Working across Fife Carers Centre and Fife’s Community Hospitals—including St Andrews, Adamson Hospital in Cupar, Stratheden, Glenrothes, and Cameron Hospital in Windygates—you will provide a sensitive, person-centred support service to carers whose loved ones are in hospital. In this role, you’ll work in close partnership with hospital staff and the Fife Carers Centre team to ensure continuity of support from admission through to discharge and beyond. You’ll advocate for carers, provide essential information, and help them access the support they need at a crucial time. If you have experience in carer support, social care, or health services and want to be part of a team that truly values unpaid carers, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: noon on Wednesday, 30th April
Interview dates: TBC

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Why Work for Fife Carers Centre?

Fair Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive third-sector salary

  • 32 days' annual leave (including public holidays)

  • Additional 3–4 days off over Christmas & 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 5 years of service

  • Funded Disclosure Scotland

Work-Life Balance

  • Regular Monday–Friday working hours

  • Early finish on Fridays

Wellbeing & 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