Home-based Senior practitioner - Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom - Fife Council

Description

Closing Date:
Sunday 31 March 2024


Contract Type:
Permanent

Thank you for your interest in the position of Senior Practitioner within our Shared Lives Fife 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.

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 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 Shared Lives Fife Service is looking for a Senior Practitioners to make a difference to outcomes for people in Fife who use our services.

This is an opportunity for Senior Practitioner to take up a role which has an emphasis on supporting Team Managers within the team.

These 36-hour posts will be based within our Shared Lives Fife service and will contribute to the delivery of a high quality professional social work service, underpinned by legislation.

They aim to support Practitioners across the team and create the development of opportunities within the team which enhance the provision of a high-quality Social Work service.

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.

Has advanced knowledge and understanding of Adult and Child Protection guidelines and information sharing protocols.
Has a high standard of report writing skills.
Are confident in the management of risk and decision making and in managing a complex caseload.

You will hold an accredited post-qualifying award (Certificate in Adult/Child Protection, Mental Health Officer Accreditation, Practice Teacher Award, Technology Enabled Practice, Autism Certificate, Dementia Certificate) or be willing to work towards achieving this within 2 years.

The ability to travel throughout Fife is a requirement.

Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

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