Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 13 May 2024

Closing Date: Sunday 5 May 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC8 £38,950.71 - £42,686.23

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Brunton House, Cowdenbeath

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

This is an opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join a well established and experienced team who assess and support the needs of Children Affected by Disability across Fife.

You will be responsible for a range of assessments, including statutory, child protection, and Section 23 assessments. Our aim is to assess and provide options for children and families who require additional supports to manage family life and achieve their potential. This may include the provision of Self Directed packages of support.

For many of our children, there is a need for lifelong support and we are passionate about ensuring good outcomes for young people as they transition into adulthood.

The Person

We are looking for a Social Worker who is a team player who is able to work collaboratively within a multi disciplinary service.

You will have a creative and flexible approach to promoting the need of children who face the barriers of communication, health and social disadvantage.

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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We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

For further information please contact: Sarah Summers - sarah.summers@fife.gov.uk

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on 15th May 10am - 2pm at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.