Social Worker – 406964

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Part time
Location: Kirkcaldy
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Job offered by: Fife Council
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Category:
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406964 Published:

18/12/2024 Closes:

20/01/2025 Location:

2 Wemyssfield, KIRKCALDY, KY1 1XW Salary:

£40,358 - £44,225 per year Contract Type:

Permanent Position Type:

Part Time Hours:

18 hours per week Thank you for your interest in the Part-time (18 hours) Social Worker position within our Adults Social Work Service based in Kirkcaldy, 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. The post will be based in the Kirkcaldy Adult team and will contribute to the delivery of a high quality professional social work service, underpinned by legislation. If you are a qualified Social Worker and wish to have a career in supporting adults and their families in a statutory setting, then a career in the Health and Social Care Partnership Social Work service in Fife awaits you. We offer extensive support and supervision to Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking their supported year programme as well as offering opportunities for experienced staff to develop and progress their careers. The Person You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and skills in working within a statutory Adults 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. 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 be required to travel throughout Fife. Social Workers must be qualified with a BA (Hons)/MSc in Social Work prior to applying. You will be required to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up employment in this role and to complete the required Post Registration Training and Learning CPL (continued professional learning) over the first registration period. As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included 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.

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