Service Manager – Older Peoples Services

Fife Council

Service Manager leading and developing Older People’s Social Work Services across Fife. Delivering high-quality services with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeGlenrothes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £70,430 - £84,227 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Managerial experience within a Social Work setting.
Experience of service and resource management.
A relevant Social Work qualification.
Proven leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to manage complex and competing demands.
Experience of leading and managing professional teams.
Evidence of supporting staff development.
Strong partnership working experience.
Experience of leading change and service development.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
Financial and budget management experience.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation and statutory requirements.
Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities
Strong IT skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

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Hard Skills & Tools

service managementresource managementbudget managementreport writingpresentation skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdecision-making skillsstaff developmentchange management

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingcollaborationcommunicationperformance managementquality standardscontinuous improvementpartnership workingmanaging complex demandsstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Social Work qualification