Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 05 August 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
Salary: FC12 £70,430.40 to £84,227.40
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes
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 resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .
Are you an experienced and strategic leader with a passion for delivering high-quality services for older people? Do you thrive in an environment where strong leadership, collaboration and continuous improvement drive positive outcomes?
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Service Manager – Older People’s Services to lead, manage and develop Older People’s Social Work Services across Fife.
This is a pivotal leadership role within the Health and Social Care Partnership, responsible for the operational management and delivery of services supporting older people across Fife. You will provide professional leadership to Team Managers, drive a strong performance culture, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing Older People’s Social Work teams across Fife
Providing professional leadership and line management to Team Managers
Driving performance, quality standards and continuous improvement
Leading service redesign and development in response to identified needs
Managing change in partnership with staff, service users, trade unions and key stakeholders
Working collaboratively with partners to deliver integrated services
Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and governance requirements
Managing resources, including staffing and budgets, to deliver efficient services
Representing the Council and Partnership at internal and external forums
As a key member of the HSCP leadership team, you will contribute to strategic planning, support the delivery of local and national priorities, engage with elected members and partners to improve outcomes and develop best practice.
We are seeking a dynamic, resilient and motivated leader committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred social work services.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a PVG Scheme membership. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks.
As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.
