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Parent Carer Support Worker – Fife Wide– Part Time

This is a new and exciting post within Fife Carers Centre, made possible by funding from The National Lottery for an initial period of three years.

This role will involve delivering sensitive, person-centred support to unpaid parent and guardian carers who are caring for children or young people with additional needs. It will focus on promoting their physical and mental wellbeing by providing a comprehensive information service that empowers parent carers to make informed decisions about their emotional, physical, and financial health. This includes offering one-to-one support to help parent carers navigate the complex caring role and access the services and resources they need.

This role will assist parent carers in identifying and working towards their personal goals through the Adult Carer Support Planning process. In addition, it will provide benefit checks, support with benefit applications, and offer a compassionate listening ear during challenging times.

The role will also involve developing a strong awareness of, and building collaborative relationships with, local organisations and services—including health, education, and social care partners—to ensure parent carers receive holistic and coordinated support.

Closing date: noon on Wednesday, 11th June 2025
Interview dates: Friday, 20th June 2025

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Locality Carer Support Worker - Kirkcaldy - Full Time

This role will involve delivering sensitive, person-centred support to unpaid and family carers. It will promote their physical and mental wellbeing by providing a comprehensive information service that empowers carers to make informed decisions about their emotional, physical, and financial health. This includes offering one-to-one support to help carers access the services they need and develop confidence in managing their caring role.

This role will assist carers in identifying and working towards their personal goals through the Carer Support Planning process. In addition, it will provide benefit checks, support with benefit applications, and offer a compassionate listening ear.

This role will also involve developing awareness of, and building strong working relationships with, organisations and services within the local area to better support carers’ needs.

Closing date: noon on Wednesday, 11th June 2025
Interview dates:
 Monday, 23th June 2025

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Job Description

Person Specification

Application Form

Monitoring Form

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)

  • An 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