Justice Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Dalkeith, Midlothian, United Kingdom Midlothian Council Full time
Job Vacancy

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen within Midlothian Justice Services for one full-time Social Worker (fixed-term contract). The Justice Service is co-located with statutory partners in the Substance Use Service, Psychological Therapy Service, Intensive Home Treatment Team, Community Mental Health and the Joint Mental Health Team. Third sector partners also co-located in Number 11 include MELD, Health in Mind and Change, Grow, Live. The post will be mainly office based with the opportunity to work one day a week at home with the agreement of your line manager.

The successful candidate will undertake the full range of Justice Social Work duties including completion of reports for the Courts and Parole Board, supervision of those subject to statutory orders including Community Payback Orders and Statutory Licences. There will also be opportunity to participate in groupwork service provision.

In addition to the essential criteria, only applicants who are able to evidence their understanding of crime, its causes and impact on society; principles for effective practice; principles of risk management and risk assessment alongside awareness of National Outcomes and Standards for Justice Social Work Services will be invited for interview. The selection process will involve a second interview with service users.

KNOWLEDGE

A qualification in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker is essential.

An understanding of crime, its causes and impact on society; principles for effective practice; principles of risk management and risk assessment alongside awareness of National Outcomes and Standards for Justice Social Work Services.

SKILLS

A valid full driving licence is considered essential for this post.

LSCMI trained is desirable.

CLOSING DATE: 2nd September 2024

INITIAL INTERVIEW DATE: 19th September 2024

FURTHER SERVICE USER-LED INTERVIEW DATE: 24th September 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Justice Social Worker

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Location: Number 11

Contract Status: Fixed term until 1/10/2026

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Flexible, Monday to Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £40,349.75 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or protected adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

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