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£ 55263 - 60462
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Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Friday 19 September 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC.09 - 60462.77
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Dunfermline
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 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 resum. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.More information is available on our Career site at consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can lead a team to deliver high quality services.
(Consider the following: how you have led and developed a team culture how you communicate with others; how you use your initiative to achieve targets goals and performance outcomes.)
Ways in which you have built and sustained positive relationships that have led to positive outcomes for children and their families.
(Consider the following:how have you worked across a range of stakeholders to deliver high quality services and improve outcomes for children young people and families; how have you influenced service planning and delivery; how have you worked collaboratively with others to improve outcomes for children young people and their families both at an operational and strategic level.)
Ways in which you have demonstrated supervising and coaching skills.
(Consider how you have led and supported staff to ensure policies procedures and practice standards are applied promoting high standards of practice within the team to support collaborative working.)
Job Details
The Children & Family Service has undergone a period of redesign to ensure services offer both an early help and support function alongside core statutory services to improve outcomes for children young people and families in Fife. Early Help and Support Teams (EH&S Teams) are based across the 7 localities in Fife delivering a range of earlier intervention services to children in need to address wellbeing needs concerns and emerging risks. The support will consist of a family-based assessment direct 1-1 support family decision making and a range of group work opportunities. The core components of the EH&S Teams are outlined below:
Initial assessment underpinned by a whole family approach.
Development of a family plan which is co-produced with families as part of a relational approach.
1-1 support in family homes/EH&S base underpinned by a family decision making model.
Delivery of group work (e.g. Incredible Years Mellow Triple P).
Pre-birth assessments and support (including caregivers using harmful substances).
Collaborative work with primary & secondary schools through formal partnership meetings. (e.g. thematic group work partnership training etc).
Collaborative work with Health Visiting Teams CLD and Third sector organisations.
Development of community initiatives based on thematic priorities.
Connect with the Prevention & Wellbeing Service No Wrong Door.
Collaborate with the Safer Communities Team.
Targeted group work support and mentoring for young people at risk of entering the justice system.
Submit information and attend IRD meetings complete reports and attend TAC Meetings Childrens Hearings Initial and Review CPPMs.
Support transition to the Enhanced Children & Family Teams based on criteria and guidance.
Support transition back to universal or Third sector services including No Wrong Door Wellbeing & Prevention service.
The post involves some lone working working flexibly.
Qualification Registration and Skill Requirements
Educated to SCQF level 9 which includes a Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Social Work. Hyperlink to the SCQF Framework: qualifying award/s essential.
The individual should have:
Management and leadership experience in statutory social work services.
Significant experience and skills in partnership working.
Quality assurance and data analysis experience.
Ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
Strong practice knowledge and experience ensuring standards are upheld and delivered.
Significant experience in Child Protection.
Significant experience of improving outcomes for vulnerable children young people and adults.
High level of competence in performance management.
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 criteria Role Profile
How We Work Matters -Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the 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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Alternative Formats- Job information can be made available in alternative formats to make a request please e-mail .
We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what its like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.
For further information please contact: Linda Sheret - or Nicola Stewart -
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
