Social Work Assistant

Fife Council

Join the Social Work Hospital Discharge Team in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy as a Social Work Assistant. Support individuals with health needs and families during the discharge process.

Posted 7/9/2026contractDunfermline • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £31,761 - £34,914 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong active listening, empathy, and clarity in communication while engaging with individuals and families. Possesses skills in risk assessment, report writing, and collaborative multidisciplinary practice to empower service users and achieve positive discharge outcomes.

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Active ListeningRisk AssessmentReport WritingMultidisciplinary CollaborationProblem-Solving

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Soft Skills

EmpathyClarityProfessionalism Under PressureIndependenceTeamwork

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Social WorkDischarge PlanningPersonal Centred PracticeService User EmpowermentAssessment Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Social Work Hospital Discharge Team (West).
Work collaboratively with social workers contributing to personal outcome focused assessments as part of discharge planning.
Engage with individuals, families and carers to address some of the practical barriers to discharge whilst promoting their rights and strengths to achieve better outcomes.
36hrs per week Monday to Friday on a permanent basis with core hours of 8am – 4pm.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possess active listening skill, demonstrate empathy, clarity and be able to understand and be understood.
Have awareness of the assessment process including assessment of risk and risk management
Possess good report writing skills
Be able to work effectively with a range of professionals
Have the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Have experience of working in a relevant setting. (multidisciplinary working is desirable)
Have an awareness of personal centred practice and practice in a way which empowers individuals.
Ability to think creatively and have excellent problem-solving skills
Have an ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with service users
Have the ability to travel throughout Fife.
Have good IT skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services