{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHome Carer with Ziron Environmental Services, Inc. in Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\n Proposed Interview Date: Ongoing throughout the advertising period Closing Date: Wednesday 29 January 2025 Contract Type: Permanent & Relief Positions Salary: FC4 £24,890.91 - £27,087.17 (Pro-Rata) - Enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays will be available. Working Pattern: Various hours available (4 days on 4 days off rotation) Option 1 (Split shift) 07.30 to 13.00, 17.00 to 21.30 = 35 hours per week Option 2 (5.5 hours dayshift) 07.30 to 13.00 = 19.25 hours per week Option 3 (4.5 hours backshift) 17.00 to 21.30 = 15.75 hours per week Option 4 (6 hours) 07.00 to 13.00 = 21 hours per week Option 5 (6 hours) 16:00 to 22:00 = 21 hours per week Relief positions are also available Please note in your supporting statement your preferred shift pattern Location: Glenrothes Locality Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resumé. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement . Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for caring, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our care at home teams in the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, Glenrothes Locality. We are looking for motivated and driven individuals with good values and a genuine interest in the care and support of service users in the local communities, you will be a people person who is passionate about supporting our service users to maximise their independence, to remain living in their own homes. You will go home each day with a sense of achievement knowing you have made a difference to those that you support. Fife Council is committed to delivering services which are responsive, reliable, efficient and effective. We offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays. As this role involves attending service user homes, you must be able to travel across the wider Fife area. A vehicle may be provided, but where you are required to use your own vehicle, travel expenses will be paid we pay 45 per mile to staff using their own car. A generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement of 24 days rising to 29 days after 5 years service (pro-rata). Access to a 4 week comprehensive induction programme and support with a range of training opportunities and qualifications that you will need for the job. You will also be provided with a uniform and a smartphone. A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The Person Caring, compassionate and motivated with good values and a genuine interest in providing quality care and support to service users. Good communication skills. Ability to build effective working relationships with service users and their families. Ability to work with other Council services and partner agencies to support the effective planning and delivery of care and support within our service. Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and be able to put these into practice. Hold or be able to work towards SVQ 2 as required by Scottish Social Services Council within the time frames set at point of registration. Once qualification achieved it is the persons responsibility to inform Scottish Social Services Council timeously. You are required to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up employment in this role and to complete the required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over the first registration period. It is the persons responsibility to notify the SSSC of any changes to personal or work details timeously. As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile 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. Further Information Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile 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. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services. 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