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Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC12 £68,046.43 to £81,374.14
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Fife House, 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 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
Are you an inspirational and strategic leader with a passion for delivering high-quality services for adults with complex and critical needs? Do you thrive in an environment where innovation, collaboration and transformational leadership positively impact the lives of vulnerable people?
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Service Manager (Adult Services) to lead, manage and develop a range of high-quality services within the Health & Social Care Partnership's Complex and Critical Care portfolio.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for the operational management and delivery of services supporting people with a wide range of complex needs. Services include:
* Supported accommodation and group homes
* Fife HSCP Shared Lives Scheme
* Deaf Communication Service
* Fife Community Support Services
You will lead a regulated workforce, provide oversight of Registered Managers, and ensure compliance with scrutiny bodies such as the Care Inspectorate, Health Improvement Scotland and the SSSC.
As an integrated leader and key member of the HSCP Extended Leadership Team, you will contribute to strategic planning and service redesign, drive continuous improvement, and work collaboratively with partners to meet national and local priorities.
A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
We are seeking a dynamic, resilient and motivated leader committed to excellence in Health and Social Care.
You will bring:
* Managerial experience within a Social Work or Social Care Setting.
* Experience in service and resource management. Educated to SCQF level 9 (degree or equivalent relevant professional qualification).
* Experience of collaborative working across a partnership
* Ability to manage complex staffing situations and build effective working relationships
* Experience of supporting staff development and managing professional teams
* Delegation skills and ability to support a high-performing workforce
* Strong project management skills
* Experience of leading change and contributing to strategic planning High-level report writing and presentation skills.
* Experience of working with elected representatives or non-executive stakeholders
* Ability to analyse problems and develop creative, practical solutions
* Understanding and experience of Health & Safety responsibilities
* Strong financial management skills and experience managing significant budgets.
* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation and statutory requirements.
* Strong IT and analytical skills
* Leadership skills demonstrating organisational values: Care, Compassion, Dignity, Respect, Openness, Honesty, Quality, Teamwork and Kindness
Desirable
* Experience working nationally to share best practice
* Evidence of delivering efficiencies and service improvements
* Experience contributing to change outside immediate service area
* Full details on the role can be found in the Role Profile.
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
* Directorate Information - Council Department information
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* Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk
As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a "blended working" arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.
For further information please contact: Karen Marwick - Karen.Marwick@fife.gov.uk
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