Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 16 December 2024

Closing Date: Sunday 8 December 2024

Contract Type: Permanent 

Salary: £40,358.57 to £44225.49 per annum.

Working Pattern: 36 hours (Full-time). Flexible working options considered

Location: Based at St Andrews Community Hospital (2 posts) and Buckhaven Burgh Chambers (1 post).

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 

Working as part of the Older Peoples community social work service, based in St Andrews Community Hospital (2 posts) or Buckhaven Burgh Chambers (1 post).  Hybrid working, and after 6 months in post, flexible working options can be considered. Both St Andrews Older People Team and Leven Older People Team are supportive and friendly, both teams having a diverse range of experiences that contribute to providing effective learning and development environments. All social workers have manageable caseloads and regular opportunities for formal and informal supervision. These are permanent positions with a salary of £38,950.71 to 42,686.23.  

Social Workers must be qualified with a BA (Hons) Social Work prior to applying. The degree can only be achieved when the applicant is a social work student. A SW student must be registered with the SSSC on the social worker student register and will transfer to the social worker register when qualified.  

The successful candidate will work as part of a busy community team, supporting adults over the age of 65 years and their families/carers.  Experience in working with Older People would be advantageous however, this is not essential.  We are looking for social workers who are enthusiastic and solution-focussed, who can work creatively, are innovative and work well as part of a team. 

Key responsibilities include: 

Carrying out comprehensive outcome-focused assessments 

Providing written reports as required, including support plans 

Assessing, managing, monitoring and reducing risks to service users and others 

Undertaking Adult Protection Inquiries, Investigations and Case Conferences in accordance with Fife Council’s Adult Protection Procedures 

Working with our Carers to assess their needs and outcomes  

Carrying a varied caseload and maintaining service users/carer contact as required 

Involvement as a Duty Social Worker on a rotational basis 

Acting as Welfare Guardian on behalf of the Chief Social Work Officer (CSWO) 

Supervising Private Welfare Guardians 

Updating and ensuring the accuracy of all relevant service user records and taking responsibility for the effective application of information management systems 

Engaging and working in partnership with Service Users/Family Members, Police, Health, Statutory and Voluntary Agencies and others as appropriate. 

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. 

Among the benefits of working for Fife Council is it`s commitment to providing support for continual professional development for all social workers.  SSSC fees are now paid for these roles by the Scottish Government.  

The Person  

The successful candidate must be qualified with a BA (Hons) Social Work prior to applying. The degree can only be achieved when the applicant is a social work student. A SW student must be registered with the SSSC on the social worker student register and will transfer to the social worker register when qualified.  

Other essential person criteria for this post are: 

Experience of using assessment tools 

Skills in risk management and caseload management 

Analytical skills / the ability to analyse information and draw conclusions effectively 

Knowledge of national outcomes, policies, procedures, professional practice models, values and standards 

Knowledge of relevant legislation  

The ability to take the initiative and problem solve 

The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own 

IT Skills 

Knowledge of information sharing protocols 

Report Writing Skills 

Organisational Skills 

Ability to prioritise effectively 

Negotiation Skills 

Ability to provide a regular, efficient and effective service 

Experience of promoting equality and diversity 

Ability to travel throughout Fife 

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

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

You are required to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up employment in this role. NQSW will be supported to complete the required CPL over the first year of professional practice registration period. 

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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For further information please contact Jane Prior - [email protected]