We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more. Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 30 October 2024 Closing Date: Sunday 20 October 2024 Contract Type: Temporary (Until 31 March 2026) Salary: FC6 £29,508.69 - £32,437.03 Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week Location: Fife House, Glenrothes Purpose and Values of the Education Service The Education Service is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them. 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 .
Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can work effectively as part of a team.
(Consider the following: how have you communicated effectively with others; how have you used your initiative and organisational skills to meet targets, achieve goals and drive forward change;)
Ways in which you have demonstrated a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
(Consider the following: how have you shared information to ensure compliance with current legislation; what steps have you taken to ensure compliance in all areas was understood and followed by your colleagues;)
Ways in which you have demonstrated good communication and effective interpersonal skills.
(Consider the following: how have you motivated and engaged others towards achieving improvements; how have you demonstrated excellent customer service; how have you supported your colleagues in prioritising their time effectively to meet deadlines; what steps have you taken to ensure staff have a clear understanding of their tasks/role)
Ways in which you have used your knowledge, problem solving skills and understanding of office processes and systems to bring about improvement.
(Consider the following: how have you used your knowledge of IT systems to identify more efficient ways of working; how have you used your understanding of processes and systems to ensure the provision of a quality service; how have you used your problem-solving skills to resolve operational issues; how have you used your initiative to drive forward improvements) Job Details We are looking for a highly skilled individual, acting as the day-to-day contact for the co-ordination of the Neurodevelopment pathway in Fife, across Fife Council Education Service and Fife Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). You will work across a multi-agency environment, co-ordinating the activities of agencies and implement cohesive and well organised, data informed processes for requests for assistance, ensuring effective signposting for professionals and families, as well as overseeing professional learning events. As the Integrated Neurodevelopment Pathway Co-ordinator, you will work under the Quality Improvement Officer (Additional Support for Learning), but predominantly work with colleagues from the Educational Psychology Service and HSCP. You will be asked to work from other locations at times. A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants. Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements You are required to have an HNC, SVQ3 or equivalent experience within a relevant discipline. You will be confident in the usage of IT, have excellent planning and organisational skills and work well in a dynamic environment. You will have extensive experience of working in an environment of change and have the ability to respond positively. An education or health setting background would be desirable. 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
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For more information, please contact: Neil Finnie at neil.finnie@fife.gov.uk