Prison Social Worker
7 days ago
Job Description
Children's, Education and Justice Services
Social Worker
HM Prison Edinburgh
Salary: £37, - £44, (plus environmental allowance)
Hours: 36 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Social Worker within Justice Services. This social worker post is located within the Prison Based Social Work Team, providing services to those subject to statutory obligations while in or when leaving custody undertaking a wide range of tasks including (but not limited to):
Report writing and developing robust risk assessments; Contributing to multi agency risk and safety planning and management, including preparation for progression or release; Contribute to a duty system, including adult and child protection tasks as required; Promote effective communication and working relationships with Scottish Prison Service and Community Based Social Work team colleagues.
The post holder will adhere to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Prison Service and City of Edinburgh Council. The post holder will demonstrate excellent skills in engaging with service users in line with relevant legislation, National Outcomes and Standards, public protection and other departmental policies, practices and procedures.
Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of interventions, including established, accredited, group work programmes. We are implementing Trauma Informed Practice, Safe & Together and Restorative Justice practice models and interventions across our services, and are establishing a Women's Centre, in partnership with NHS Lothian, to reduce barriers and meet the needs of women involved in the justice system.
Candidates will have a Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC. In addition, they will be trained in and have extensive experience of using risk assessment tools and leading risk management processes.
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Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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