Fife Council
Social Work Assistant
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 10 August 2026
Closing Date: Monday 03 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC6 £31,761.26 - £34,914.86 pro rata
Working Pattern: 18 Hours per week
Location: Dunfermline and Leven
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
Thank you for your interest in the Social Work Assistant positions within Adult 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 can offer our Social Work Assistants 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 in the role. By investing in our staff, we invest in our adults who receive our services.
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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.
Our Adult Social Work Service is looking to appoint two part-time social work assistants to make a difference to outcomes for people in Fife who use our services.
These 18-hour posts will be based within the Dunfermline and Leven locality adult social work teams.
As a Social Work Assistant, you will support adults, families and carers through assessment, review and support planning processes. Working alongside qualified Social Workers and partner agencies, you will gather information, support engagement with individuals and families, contribute to reviews, and assist in delivering person-centered outcomes. As well as working on your own, you will be part of a supportive team which includes registered social workers.
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:
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Is passionate, skilled, innovative and people-centered.
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Wants, and are driven, to make the difference to families, to our team and for yourself.
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Is passionate about ensuring that people who use our services are at the centre of decisions about their support.
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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.
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A relevant qualification such as SVQ 3/HNC or equivalent.
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Experience of community-based support and multi-disciplinary working with a range of Health and Social care agencies and/or the Voluntary sector would be desirable.
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The ability to travel throughout Fife is a requirement.
Further Information
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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/0029/40997/Social-Work-Assistant-A4363-1.pdf]
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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.
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Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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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 email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk
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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 more information, please contact: Estelle McGuinness, Estelle.McGuiness@fife.gov.uk
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