Please note that the first round of interviews will take place with the management team from the Midlothian Justice Unpaid Work Team. Candidates whose application is taken forward, will then be invited to a second round of interviews led by current and former service users., This post is considered Regulated Work with 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. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with 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.
* Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System in Scotland and an understanding into the issues that contribute to offending.
* It is essential that the jobholder has one or more qualification at SCQF Level 7.
* Knowledge and competence in using computer systems.
* Previous experience of working in a Health and Social Care environment.
* Experience of delivering and assessing learning and employability programmes.
* Experience of assessing the needs of learners and developing a personal action plan to support learning.
* Knowledge and experience of working in groups and the ability to apply knowledge to practice.
* Knowledge and experience of applying Health and Safety Legislation and guidance.
* Have experience in working with challenging client groups and have the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with clients with complex needs balancing their needs and that of the control explicit in managing a Court Order.
* Values that are consistent with the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice
for social service workers. Desirable
* Knowledge and competence in leading projects, skill transference and coordination is desirable but a willingness to learn these skills is essential.
* HNC / HND in Health and Social Care.
* ISOH Managing Safely., 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.
Working Pattern: Wednesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:50pm (Unpaid 20 minute lunch break) and Tuesday 9am-1pm. 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 £32,892.18 per annum.