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.
For more information about the post please contact Claire Borden (Fieldwork Manager) via e-mail claire.borden@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
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Hours: 28 hours per week
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £31,388 - £36,148
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