Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 11 November 2024
Closing Date: Monday 21 October 2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC6 £28,251.00 to £31,179.34 (Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Brunton House, Cowdenbeath
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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.
This 36-hour post is based withing Brunton House, Cowdenbeath within a supportive social work team, you will have the opportunity to support service user and their carers to achieve outcomes, create collaborative relationship with key partners and be involved in supporting tangible change in people's lives.
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.
The essential qualifications for this post are:
Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership (Protected Adults) through Disclosure Scotland.
A relevant qualification such as SVQ 3/HNC or equivalent is desirable.