Fife Council is calling on qualified and dedicated Social Workers to join them. This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who would love to make a tremendous impact in the lives of others.
Amongst the larger Health and Social Care Partnerships in Scotland, they deliver a significant range of delegated services for a population of around 370,000 across the Kingdom of Fife. They are rooted in the communities and localities we serve and are driven by our vision to improve outcomes for our population, by developing integrated health and social care services. This is delivered through a highly talented and committed workforce and close collaborative working with our partners in the Independent and Voluntary Sector. Being co-terminus, with both NHS Fife and Fife Council being part of Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, offers an excellent opportunity to deliver a whole system “Team Fife” approach.
Position: Social Worker
Salary: £38,950 to £42,686 per year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kirkcaldy
About the Role
It’s an exciting time to practice within the Health and Social Care Partnership. They can offer all Social Workers a diverse induction, access to a range of learning and training opportunities, coaching, and mentoring as well as the support and supervision needed to develop practitioners. They offer an extensive training plan and the opportunity to undertake post qualifying courses to enhance skills, knowledge, and career progression. By investing in their staff, they invest in our adults who receive our services.
They remain committed to ensuring that we achieve the best outcomes for all the adults we support. In Fife they put individuals at the centre of everything they do. Fife is a forward-thinking organisation, constantly seeking to deliver High Performance and the outcomes of integration, with a focus on quality, person-centred care, and sustainable services. They invite applications from candidates who will share our enthusiasm.
Requirements
- You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and skills in working within a statutory Adults setting.
- You will have a sound understanding of theory, policy and legislation in relation to adults across the lifespan and be confident in the use of these within assessments.
- You must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and display excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- You must be able to demonstrate an ability to engage with adults and their families and display a clear understanding of their needs.
- You will be required to travel throughout Fife.
- You will hold a Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
- You will be 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 CPL (continued professional learning) over the first registration period.
NOTE: 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.
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.
Benefits
- Fife offers a high level of support and supervision to newly qualified Social Workers as well as opportunities for experienced staff to develop and progress their careers.
- They offer post qualifying support, mentoring and supervision enhanced by a creative training programme (in house and external) to enable practitioners to confidently undertake a range of tasks including complex assessments of need and risk.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified individuals should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more about the role and to apply
Application Deadline
June 23, 2024