Vacancies
Family Carer Support Worker - Full time
We are now seeking a Family Carer Support Worker to join our team in an exciting new role funded by The Robertson Trust. Based at our centre in Kirkcaldy, the role will also involve regular travel across Fife, working from home and in community settings.
In this role, you will provide a sensitive, person-centred support service for unpaid and family carers. You will help carers maintain their physical and mental well-being by offering comprehensive, tailored information and support. This includes one-to-one support to enable carers to make informed choices about their own emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
Support will be offered for a limited period, focused on empowering carers, building resilience, and helping them to stabilise their caring situations.
Closing date: noon on Friday, 25th April
Interview dates: Friday, 9th May and Monday, 12th May
Hospital Carer Support Worker - Part-time
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Hospital Carer Support Worker to join our dedicated team. Based at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, with travel across Fife, you’ll provide sensitive, person-centred support to carers as their loved ones approach hospital discharge. You’ll build strong relationships with partner agencies, help carers express their needs to decision-makers, and manage a caseload as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Closing date: noon on Friday, 25th April
Interview dates: Friday, 9th May and Monday, 12th May
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
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