Senior Practitioner

A Diploma in Social Work is essential, as is registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

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, the successful applicant 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.

You will have one of the following:

• An accredited post-qualifying award (e.g. Certificate in Child Protection Studies, Mental Health Officer Accreditation, Practice Teacher Award, etc.) or a commitment to work towards achieving this within 2 years of appointment.
• You should have considerable experience in a relevant setting.
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Fife.
• You will have knowledge and understanding of Child and Adult Protection guidelines and information sharing protocols and experience of joint working to achieve common goals.

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For further information please contact: Jaclyn Smith, Team Manager.

Jaclyn.smith@fife.gov.uk