An exciting and innovating opportunity has arisen within the Pan-Lanarkshire Court Services. We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our Lanarkshire Court team in the role of permanent part time social worker. This opportunity includes providing a social worker role across the three Sheriff Court's in Lanarkshire (Hamilton, Lanark and Airdrie).
The successful applicant would be expected to provide all aspects of social work support to the Pan-Lanarkshire Court social work team. This includes the quality assurance and completion of Court reports, bail assessments and undertaking custody interviews as well as regular liaison with a range of partner services including COPFS, SCTS, Geo Amey and Police Scotland.
Applicants must possess a Degree in Social Work (or Social Work equivalent) and must be registered with the SSSC. This role requires PVG clearance for regulated work with children and protected adults. South Lanarkshire Council will submit a PVG application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent PVG certificate will be required prior to commencement. Applicants for the position will also require to agree to be vetted to NPV level 2 in order to utilise the VISOR home office system.
Applicants will require to have a developed knowledge of both Court systems and Justice Services and preferably will have prior Justice social work experience within a statutory social work setting. The post will require the post holder to undertake all relevant tasks and duties associated with a busy social work team., Detail for us a time when you have required to manage a conflict or difference of opinion within a work-based scenario, detailing how you managed this and achieved successful resolution?
How do you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands? Can you give an example of this within a previous role?
Tell us about your understanding of risk assessment and the key considerations when conducting a thorough risk assessment?, Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad., Disability Confident
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