Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 26 January 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 22 January 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary:

FC6 30,691.29 - 33,732.26

Working Pattern:

36 hours per week

Location:

Bankhead Central, Glenrothes

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 resume'. 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

The post holder will work as a Social Work Assistant within the Home Care Associated Services Team, which is part of Fife Health and Social Care Partnership.

The role will include co-ordinating and managing cases, effectively using case recording and file management systems. Undertaking assessments of need and risk as directed. Assist Home Care Coordinators . Providing written reports as required, including informed recommendations concerning care/action plans and further actions. Coordinate with social work teams, short terms support and Fife Falls, working with Health and Social Care Partnership colleagues and colleagues within partnership agencies.

The job pack for this vacancy is attached at the bottom of the page. It provides more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards.


Previous Care at Home experience.


Awareness of the Health and Social Care Standards.

Before confirming 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

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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Alternative Formats

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Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Please Contact:

Gael.Syme@fife.gov.uk