Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 24 August 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Salary: FC8 £43,437.09 - £47,604.34 (pro rata)
Working Pattern: 24 hours per week
Location: Bankhead Central, 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 .
We are looking for a committed and experienced Social Worker to join our Out of Hours Social Work Service in a permanent 24-hour post .
This is a rewarding and fast-paced role where you will respond to urgent situations involving children, families and vulnerable adults out with normal working hours. You will work alongside a Co-ordinator who leads the shift, providing direction and oversight, while carrying out assessments and interventions.
This is a permanent 24-hour post within the Out of Hours Social Work Service. The role involves working a rota that covers:
The successful candidate will work 24 hours per week in accordance with the service rota and operational requirements. The rota is not fixed.
You will be expected to travel across Fife as required.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
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.
As this role requires SSSC registration, you will have three months to apply for registration.
If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months.
If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.
More details are included in the role profile.
We provide training aligned to the principles of the National Induction Framework.
Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email:
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