Link Worker (The Well)

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 18 March 2024

Closing Date: Sunday 10 March 2024

Contract Type: Temporary for one year (with potential extension depending on funding)    

Salary: FC6 £28,251.00 – £31,179.34 (Pro-Rata)   

Working Pattern: 18 hours per week (days and times negotiable)  

Location: Fife House in Glenrothes, Dunfermline Locality and home working (travel throughout Fife will be required)  

Supporting Statement  

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Job Details  

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Fife Health & Social Care Partnership (Fife HSCP) as a Link Worker (The Well).  The Well sits within Locality Planning Team, Community Led Support.   

The successful candidate will be part of supporting the ongoing development of the Well with a focus on the Dunfermline locality and work closely with Fife Council community planning partners. 

The successful candidate will join a values-led organisation where collaboration and a person-centred approach are embedded in all we do.   

The post holder will be required to provide high-quality information and support to people who engage with The Well. The post holder will engage with people to provide information, support and guidance while delivering a community led support service by the Health and Social Care Partnership. Promoting and highlighting the work of The Well service, working collaboratively with the public, Fife Council, NHS and third sector organisations.  

The post holder will maintain a high standard of customer care and compassion in communication with people including – making and managing appointments, handling general telephone/email enquiries from the public and stakeholders.  

The post holder will provide effective administrative support services, which include preparing and distributing reports and managing databases/case management system. 

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.   

The Person  

The skills you will need:  

Developing and delivering an integrated holistic needs approach (The Good Conversation) to promote early, targeted, planned intervention and support for the people of Fife in regard to health and social care enquiries.  

Provide one to one support and advice to people using the Good Conversation approach and active listening skills to enable the individual to identify their own strengths and the things that are going well for them. Support people to access alternatives to statutory services and to divert away from these by exploring more creative and personalised solutions for the individual.  

Supporting The Wells Coordinator in the delivery of the service, by engaging in various services across partners, attending meetings and engaging in various working groups. 

Involving local communities in developing community led solutions for the population of Fife, including carers. Working across organisational boundaries with partners in Fife to ensure the best possible outcomes for people living in their local community.  

Maintain and develop an effective reputation and presence for providing information and support to people who engage with the Well, including professionals. Maintaining information and monitoring systems relating to the post. 

In return, we offer a competitive salary with incremental progression, and you will join the local government pension scheme. Dependent on your role we offer flexi hours and flexible working arrangements, standby, call out and unsocial hours payments.    

Before confirming 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.    

Further Information  

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile  
• How We Work Matters -  Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. 
• Employee Benefits -  Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services 
• Directorate Information -  Council Department information  
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We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.  

For further information please contact: Louise Andree -