Social Work Assistant

Proposed Interview Date: W eek Commencing 19 January 2026

Closing Date: 30 December 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £30,691.29 – £33,732.26 per year

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: St Andrews Community Hospital

Supporting Statement

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Job Details

Thank you for your interest in the position of Social Work Assistant within Older People Social Work Service, 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. Being co-terminus, with both NHS Fife and Fife Council being part of Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, offers an excellent opportunity to deliver a whole system "Team Fife" approach.

We remain committed to ensuring that we achieve the best outcomes for all the adults we support. In Fife we put individuals at the centre of everything we do. 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. We invite applications from candidates who will share our enthusiasm.

The role focuses on undertaking assessments and working with older adults in the community. This post involves travelling to meet people, their families and carers, understand their needs, and develop support plans that make a real difference. You will work independently and as part of a supportive team including registered social workers.

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. You will work independently and as part of a supportive team including registered social workers.

The Person

If you are passionate about public service and enjoy challenges, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your potential. We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with adults and older adults.

• Is motivated with good values and a genuine interest in providing a quality care and support service to service users

• Has excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrates an ability to build effective working relationships with staff, service users and their families.

• Can work with other Council services and partner agencies to support the effective planning and delivery of care and support within our service.

• Has effective time management skills

• Is committed to ensuring that service users are central to decision-making about their support.

• Possesses a relevant qualification such as SVQ 3/HNC or equivalent (desirable).

• Has experience in community-based support and multi-disciplinary working with health, social care, and voluntary agencies (desirable).

• Ability to travel throughout Fife is required

Before confirming your appointment, you will need to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and join 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 workplace. See our How We Work Matters 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

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For further information please contact: Kayleigh Hayes -