Message from the Director of Health and Social Care & Chief Social Work Officer

Thank you for your interest in the Principal Social Work Officer role within Fife Health and Social Care Partnership.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with both the Director of Health and Social Care and the Chief Social Work Officer (CSWO).

You will be a core member of the Health and Social Care Partnership Integrated Senior Leadership Team and lead on functions delegated from the CSWO for Adults, Older People and Social Care ensuring the voice and values of social work and a rights-based approach are central to driving the transformation and reform of our health and care services for the citizens of Fife.

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. 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 and influence important matters.

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 through 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 require an outstanding Principal Social Work Officer to work collegiately with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the highest standard of Adult and Older People’s Social Work and Social Care practice is embedded within the Health and Social Care Partnership assuring professional values, quality, safety and regulatory/policy requirements for all Delegated Social Work and Social Care Functions.

We are realistic in respect of the challenges we face, and are highly ambitious for our partnership, culture, staff and our communities. You will have a proven track record in values-based leadership, professional social work practice and be committed to integration, collaboration and partnership working, demonstrating outstanding people and engagement skills to forge new relationships with public and partner organisations.

In joining us as Principal Social Work Officer you will have the opportunity to make a career defining impact within Health and Social Care, developing social work and social care staff to their fullest potential, and offer a wider leadership contribution in leading a sustainable organisation and improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

We encourage you to read this full pack, make the connections to the people that are suggested and read the links/supplementary information provided. We also welcome conversation with anybody who feels they have the knowledge, skills and experience to undertake this important role.