Job Description Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 24 February 2025 Closing Date: Monday 17 February 2025 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: FC4 £24890.91 to £27087.17 pro rata. Working Pattern: 18 hours per week (Hours to be agreed with successful applicant) Location: Throughout Fife, with Whyteman's Brae Hospital as the primary base. 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 Compass is a multidisciplinary team which supports people who are at high risk of harm due to use of alcohol or other substances. We specifically support people who are not able to benefit from the supports offered by other agencies. This can be for various reasons, such as challenges with managing appointments, having a negative experience with services in the past, or feeling unable to make changes. This post is based at Whyteman's Brae Hospital, although the majority of your time will be spent working in the local community. Within this role your main responsibilities would include: Motivating the people you support and helping them to develop hope in terms of their future Supporting people to engage in community activities Support with practical tasks, such as access to benefits or attending appointments Gathering assessment information, and contributing to the assessment of risk The Person You will have a high level of empathy, and the willingness to learn about the complex reasons which lead to problematic substance use. Lived or professional experience of supporting people experiencing problematic substance use would be an advantage, but is not essential. The most important thing is that you are willing to undertake the necessary learning to support the people we work with. Due to the nature of the role, the ability to travel throughout Fife is essential. The following are also required: HNC Health and Social Care, or relevant experience with ability to undertake the HNC qualification Ability to motivate others, and to implement strategies provided by other professionals Non-judgemental attitude and respect for people's rights to choose how they live IT skills (Embrace technology and information) Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment Ability to be innovative and creative. Ability to work in a flexible way 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. 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 Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X FCJobsOfficial. For more information about Compass, please visit Compass - Supporting adults who use drugs and alcohol | Fife Council For further information please contact: Lyndsey Turfus, Team Manager - Lyndsey.turfusfife.gov.uk