Social Worker - #194049

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 03 August 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC8 £43,437.09 to £47,604.34

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline

Supporting Statement

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Job Details

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to join the Social Work Hospital Discharge Team (West). The team works with adults who have physical and/or mental health needs, their families and carers promoting a person-centred approach to discharge planning. The West team covers Victoria Hospital and Queen Margaret Hospital as well as Fife residents in hospitals such as Lothian and Falkirk.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking personal outcome focused assessments to support adults to achieve safe and timely discharges.

36hrs per week Monday to Friday on a permanent basis with a salary of £43,437.09 to £47,604.34

Flexible working

The Person

The post-holder will:

• Undertake person outcome focused assessments for adults who are in hospital to achieve timely discharges in line with legislation and policy

• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plans

• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals

• Have experience in adult social work or a health-related setting. Experience of hospital social work is desirable

• Be able to manage complex cases and work under pressure

• Possess good report writing skills

• Have the ability to travel throughout Fife

• Have good IT skills

Blended Working

As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with office-working and home-working opportunities as appropriate to the role.

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.

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