Team Manager

Fife Council; Buckhaven; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Buckhaven seeks a full-time Social Work Team Manager to lead a dedicated team. This role is crucial for supporting the older population, requiring strong leadership and risk management skills. Candidates must possess a Diploma or Degree in Social Work and proven managerial experience. The position offers flexible working arrangements, allowing for remote work alongside occasional office commitments. If you are passionate about empowering staff and making a difference in the community, apply now for a rewarding career.

Benefits

Employee benefits package with discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team delivering professional services.
• Understanding of key legislation related to social work.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior Practitioners and Social Workers.
• Support staff in complex case work and decision making.
• Collaborate within a multi-agency approach on the Strategic Plan.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Risk management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Work

Post-graduate qualification in management to HNC level or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC10 £55,263.09 - £60,462.77

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Based at Buckhaven Burgh Chambers working throughout Levenmouth Area

Supporting Statement

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.

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Social Work Team Manager within Older People Services. You will lead a creative and skilled team of Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and Social Work Assistants - supporting them to achieve excellent outcomes for the people they work with. You will need to demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. In addition, the candidate will require professional integrity, be highly organised, have a strong understanding of key legislation, confident in the management of risk and decision making.

You will be offered the opportunity to strengthen and develop their skills, knowledge, understanding and application of legislation. There will be an opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi-agency approach on Fife HSCP's Strategic Plan 2026 - 2029.

This role provides the opportunity to manage a team of staff comprising Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Social Work Assistants, undertaking assessment and review underpinned by a range of legislation. As such, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate leadership skills in relation to motivating and supporting staff with complex case work.

Essential Criteria

• A Diploma or Degree in Social Work.
• A commitment by the post holder to undertake training to the required level within an agreed timescale as set out by your line manager.
• Experience of managing a team delivering a professional service to identified client groups.
• Experience of identifying and managing risk.
• Driver's licence.
• A post-graduate qualification in management to HNC level or equivalent, or a commitment by the applicant to undertake training to the required level.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of managing a team delivering social work services for Adults and Children's Services.
• Post-qualification award in child welfare and protection, practice teaching, mental health, criminal justice, or SVQ assessor.
• A post-graduate qualification in Leadership and Management or equivalent.

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.

Further Information

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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.

For further information please contact: Billy Bunce - [e-mail]