Fife Council
Senior Social Care Worker
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 28 September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC7 £34,914.86 - £43,437.09
Working Pattern:
- 1 x 35 hour contract, Monday - Friday (09.00 - 16.42)
- 1 x 36 hour contract, consisting of working a set shift pattern
Preference should be indicated within the submission of the candidate’s personal statement.
Location: Lindsay House, Lumphinnans
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 [https://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/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 [http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement].
Job Details
Exciting opportunities have arisen for a Senior Social Care Worker to be based within one of our care homes operated by OPS Residential & Day Services. This role involves undertaking a range of management and care tasks whilst demonstrating leadership skills in an encouraging and supporting role. Providing “on the job” coaching as necessary, overseeing and monitoring working practices as well as working alongside other professionals, utilising sound practice and knowledge is also essential.
You will also be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the individual care plans, whilst using key concepts within the National Care Standards and establishing and maintaining sound administrative systems, including; service user records, medication management and stock control. The role will also involve, rota management and attendance management whilst assessing potential risks and operating within the framework of service policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety Regulations, Data Protection Legislation and Confidentiality Policy.
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You will also promote independence and social inclusion while maintaining high care standards by building strong partnerships with health, statutory, and voluntary agencies, and mapping out available community resources.
Fife Council is committed to delivering services which are responsive, reliable, efficient and effective.
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
Provide care and support which meets the Health and Social Care standards. Must be able to work with other Council services and partner agencies to support the effective planning and delivery of care and support within our service.
You should be able to work flexibly and creatively within a dynamic and ambitious team.
Practice Qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7 or equivalent. Supervisory qualification - 15 credits at SCQF level 7 containing supervision /management theory and practice specifically for a supervisor of a care home. Full qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 9.
If you do not currently hold a benchmark qualification, your registration will be granted subject to the condition that you achieve the required qualification within the timeframe defined by SSSC.
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.
As this role requires SSSC registration, you 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.
If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.
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Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0022/40945/Senior-Social-Care-Worker-A3262-3.pdf]
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40127/OD12-How-We-Work-Matters-Framework-2.pdf] 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 [https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/council-and-democracy/council-departments#xd_co_f=MzBlNmFkMDAtYzRiZi00OTgyLWI3MjUtM2MxZWU1OWIwODQx~]
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- Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please e-mail transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk [transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk].
- AI - We recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by many people when they are applying for jobs and preparing for interview. Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the recruitment process is available here [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/94771/AI-and-Recruitment-Candidate-Guidance.pdf].
For further information please contact: Natasha Clarke - Natasha.Clarke@fife.gov.uk [Natasha.Clarke@fife.gov.uk]
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