Job Details
Thank you for your interest in the position of Social Worker within our 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. This is delivered through a 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 an excellent opportunity to deliver a whole system “Team Fife” approach.
It’s an exciting time to practice within the Health and Social Care Partnership. We can offer all Social Workers a diverse induction, access to a range of learning and training opportunities, coaching, and mentoring as well as the support and supervision needed to develop practitioners. We offer an extensive training plan and the opportunity to undertake post qualifying courses to enhance skills, knowledge, and career progression. By investing in our staff, we invest in our adults who receive our services.
We remain committed to ensuring that we achieve the best outcomes for all the adults we support. In Fife we put individuals at the centre of everything we do. 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. We invite applications from candidates who will share our enthusiasm.
The Person
You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and skills in working within a statutory Adults and Older People setting. You will have a sound understanding of theory, policy and legislation in relation to adults across the lifespan and be confident in the use of these within assessments and reviews.
You must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and display excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to engage with adults and their families and display a clear understanding of their needs.
You will hold a Degree in Social Work or equivalent. An accredited post-qualifying award (Certificate in Adult/Child Protection, Mental Health Officer Accreditation, Practice Teacher Award, Technology Enabled Practice, Autism Certificate, Dementia Certificate) or be willing to work toward achieving this within 2 years
Significant post-qualifying experience in leadership and the provision of statutory social work services
Registration with SSSC Knowledge
Advanced Knowledge and understanding of Adult and Child Protection guidelines and information sharing protocols
Advanced Knowledge of legislation and Knowledge of national standards
Advanced knowledge of area of subject expertise
Report writing skills
Advanced Knowledge of SSSC Code of Practice
Knowledge of Fife Council Code of Practice
Knowledge SWS Ethical practice and Knowledge of local service policies and procedures
You may be required to obtain a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership or Disclosure Check for this role.