Social Work Assistant
Social Work Assistant
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£ 29508 - 32437
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Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 23 June 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 15 June 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC6 29508.69 - 32437.03
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Based Bankhead Central Glenrothes
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 Applysection of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resum. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at Details
The post holder will be responsible supporting and assisting Home Care Coordinators and Lead Officer throughout the day by carrying out non-complex reviews covering duty supporting and assisting staff with PPE ordering distribution and collection supporting Home Care Coordinators with ordering equipment and uniform for staff as well as any other tasks associated. The main responsibility of the role is to be a support for Home Care Coordinators and Lead Officer therefore the list above is not exhaustive and covering all tasks associated with the Social Work Assistant Role.
Please note that Social Work Assistants are office based only and are based within their Locality office which will be Bankhead Glenrothes for this advertised post.
The Person
Considerable experience of working in a relevant setting Knowledge of professional practice models and standards Educated to SCQF level 7 which included HNC or Advanced Highers or SVQ 3 or equivalent
Knowledge of theory underpinning practice in relevant areas of Care at Home
Experience of joint working
Knowledge of relevant guidelines and information sharing protocols
Knowledge of the responsibility for reporting issues
Problem solving skills
Report writing skills
IT skills
Communication skills
Knowledge of the role of carers and families and the impact this may have on health and well-being
Knowledge of service policies procedures and resources
Ability to travel within Fife
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.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteriaRole Profile
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See ourHow We Work Mattersbehaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For more information please contact: Tabatha McKend
Employment Type
Full-Time
