Job Description
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Stirling Justice Social Work Service is currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic social worker to join the team to help deliver Core Statutory Social Work services. The post holder will work as part of a busy team to help plan, organise and manage offenders in the community, and support the supervision of Court Orders and Licences in the community. Duties will include providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; preparing Criminal Justice Social Work Reports for Courts, preparing TARL reports for the Parole Board; undertaking ongoing assessments and reviews; responsibility for the case management including carrying out direct intervention work and working jointly with other relevant agencies.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for providing interventions that promote desistance including delivery of accredited programmes such as Caledonian and Moving Forward 2 Change. Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week, we aim to provide flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of the service and promote a positive work/life balance.
All applicants must be registered, or in the process of registering with Scottish Social Services Council and hold a degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
Stirling Justice Services require all successful applicants to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of level 2. This is due to the requirement to access the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) information system.
The successful candidate will be required to be available for late working 1 evening per week to accommodate appointments after 5 pm for service users in employment who are unable to attend during normal working hours.
If you wish to discuss the post further please contact Seona Cooper, Gemma Provan or Chris Allan, Team Leaders on.
The Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
* Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
* Carers Leave
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support
* Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Lift share Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* Technology Benefit Scheme
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for children and adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.
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