Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 11 and Monday 14 July 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 06 July 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC6 29,508.69 to 32,437.03

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Burgh Chambers, Buckhaven

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

Thank you for your interest in the position of Social Work Assistant within Older People Social Work Service, which is part of Fife Health and Social Care Partnership. Amongst the larger Health and Social Care Partnerships in Scotland, we deliver a significant range of delegated services for a population of around 370,000 across the Kingdom of Fife.


We 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 services delivered thorough our 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 excellent opportunity to deliver a whole system "Team Fife" approach.


We are 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. Due to recent investment in social work in Fife, our Social Work Service is looking to appoint Social Work Assistants to make a difference to outcomes for people in Fife who use our services.


The primary focus will be undertaking carer assessments. This 36-hour post is based within Burgh Chambers, Buckhaven where you will travel to meet with carers, understand what matters to them, and work in partnership with them to develop support plans which will make a real difference to their lives. As well as working on your own, you will be part of a supportive team which includes registered social workers.

The Person

If you relish a challenge and have a passion for public service, then Fife Health and Social Care Partnership will provide a great opportunity for you to realise your potential. We are looking for someone who;


Is passionate, skilled, innovative and people-centred.


Wants, and are driven, to make the difference to families, to our team and for yourself.


Is passionate about ensuring that people who use our services are at the centre of decisions about their support.


Can form positive relationships with the key stakeholders who have a contribution to improving outcomes for carers.


A relevant qualification such as SVQ 3/HNC or equivalent is desirable.


Experience of community based support and multi-disciplinary working with a range of Health and Social care agencies and/or the Voluntary sector would be desirable. The ability to travel throughout Fife is a requirement.

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 -

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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 -

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Alternative Formats

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For more information, please contact: Laura Lumsden, laura.lumsden@fife.gov.uk