Fitness to Practise Investigator
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,910 to £46,302 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dundee, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Social Services Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
£41,910 – £46,302
35 hours per week
Permanent and temporary for up to 12 months
Dundee
Closing date: 8am on Monday 2 March 2026
About the role
Due to expansion, we are looking to recruit permanent and temporary Fitness to Practise Investigators within our Fitness to Practise department.
You will investigate allegations about social service workers, carry out risk assessments, prepare written reports which make recommendations and decisions, make sure investigatory processes are carried out following our procedures and legislative requirements and that our methods of investigation are best practice.
In addition to permanent and temporary positions, this role is suitable for secondment arrangements up to 12 months. At the end of the secondment the post holder will return to their substantive post and organisation.
Who we are
We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce.
We protect the public by registering people working in social work, social care and children and young people services, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and act.
What you need to succeed
Experience of investigating cases and preparing reports
The ability to make evidence-based decisions on nuanced matters and record your reasons clearly
Clear and sensitive communication using plain language
Sharing our values of working together, responsibility and accountability, respect and recognition
The ability to manage your own workload flexibly and proactively and work autonomously with minimal supervision
A positive and motivated approach
Why work for us
We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).
You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website.
Our office is in Dundee, and we have an agile working policy that supports office and remote working arrangements, depending on the requirements of each job, which we are happy to discuss with candidates. All staff are required to attend the office at times – for example, for meetings, training and staff events. During the initial induction period, we will ask you to come to the office two days a week.
Guaranteed interview schemes and reasonable adjustments
We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who identify as having a disability, and for individuals who are care experienced, where they meet the essential criteria for the role.
We’re happy to talk about reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about our Guaranteed Interview Schemes here.
How to apply
You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact David Morrison (Fitness to Practise Manager) at the email shown on our webiste to arrange a time.
To apply, please complete the online application by 8.00am on Monday 2 March 2026.
We expect to hold in an in-person assessment centre for the post at our office in Dundee on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March.
Please note, we will retain your application for 12 months so that we may consider you for similar posts. If you’re interested in other roles at the SSSC, or if a similar post is re-advertised and you wish to submit an updated application, please continue to apply as normal.
35 hours per week
Permanent and temporary for up to 12 months
Dundee
Closing date: 8am on Monday 2 March 2026
About the role
Due to expansion, we are looking to recruit permanent and temporary Fitness to Practise Investigators within our Fitness to Practise department.
You will investigate allegations about social service workers, carry out risk assessments, prepare written reports which make recommendations and decisions, make sure investigatory processes are carried out following our procedures and legislative requirements and that our methods of investigation are best practice.
In addition to permanent and temporary positions, this role is suitable for secondment arrangements up to 12 months. At the end of the secondment the post holder will return to their substantive post and organisation.
Who we are
We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce.
We protect the public by registering people working in social work, social care and children and young people services, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and act.
What you need to succeed
Experience of investigating cases and preparing reports
The ability to make evidence-based decisions on nuanced matters and record your reasons clearly
Clear and sensitive communication using plain language
Sharing our values of working together, responsibility and accountability, respect and recognition
The ability to manage your own workload flexibly and proactively and work autonomously with minimal supervision
A positive and motivated approach
Why work for us
We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).
You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website.
Our office is in Dundee, and we have an agile working policy that supports office and remote working arrangements, depending on the requirements of each job, which we are happy to discuss with candidates. All staff are required to attend the office at times – for example, for meetings, training and staff events. During the initial induction period, we will ask you to come to the office two days a week.
Guaranteed interview schemes and reasonable adjustments
We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who identify as having a disability, and for individuals who are care experienced, where they meet the essential criteria for the role.
We’re happy to talk about reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about our Guaranteed Interview Schemes here.
How to apply
You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact David Morrison (Fitness to Practise Manager) at the email shown on our webiste to arrange a time.
To apply, please complete the online application by 8.00am on Monday 2 March 2026.
We expect to hold in an in-person assessment centre for the post at our office in Dundee on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March.
Please note, we will retain your application for 12 months so that we may consider you for similar posts. If you’re interested in other roles at the SSSC, or if a similar post is re-advertised and you wish to submit an updated application, please continue to apply as normal.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.