Homemaker - Cupar, United Kingdom - Fife Council

Fife Council

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Cupar, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Proposed Interview Date:
Monday 24 June 2024

Closing Date:
Monday 10 June 2024

Contract Type:
Temporary for 2 years but could be extended

Salary:
FC4 £23,633.23 to £25,829.49

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location:
Cupar County Buildings, St Catherine Street, Cupar, KY10 4TA

Supporting Statement

Job Details

A homemaker's task is to build relationships with children, their parents and wider family to build on self-confidence, self-esteem, and practical home skills.

This can include modelling activities such as cooking, cleaning, tidying, setting routines (getting children to school, attending appointments, supporting families to take public transport etc), observing and encouraging parents to build on parenting skills and to increase self-awareness and a sense of family engagement.

A homemaker's skills and values should include being non-judgemental, supportive, encouraging, committed (even when families are struggling to engage) recognise and be able to praise progress and interact sensitively when families are struggling to show progress.

A homemaker needs to work effectively with Social Work Assistants and Social Workers as well as partner agencies such as Health and Education.

Written skills are essential as is a driving licence.

A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Further Information
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Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
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Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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Directorate Information - Council Department information