Precognition Assistant

**PLEASE NOTE WE DON'T ACCEPT CVs. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE, PLEASE APPLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.**

**About the role**

Do you want to make a real difference and help us protect some of the most vulnerable people in society?

We are looking to recruit precognition assistants to work in our Fitness to Practise team.

Working in a busy investigation team you will:

- Plan and take statements from witnesses.
- Be responsible for your own workload.
- Work closely with professional colleagues including solicitors and qualified social service workers.

**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 early years services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.

We protect the public by registering social work, social care and early years workers, 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 take action.

**What you need to succeed**
- We are looking for someone with:

- Experience in taking statements.
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Positivity, motivation and a good work ethic.
- Ability to work successfully within a team environment and use your own initiative.
- Flexible and proactive approach to work.

**Why work for us**

We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 325 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, up to 6 months full pay for family leave, a full range of benefits, local government pension defined benefit scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service). Please note new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range.

You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website.

**How to apply**

You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £20,448.00-£21,789.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dundee