Description Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 25 November 2024 Closing Date: Sunday 17 November 2024 Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: FC6 £29,508.69 - £32,437.03 (Pro-Rata) Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.58am - 5.00pm) Location: Based at Brunton House, Cowdenbeath but can be expected to work Fife wide and within Fife courts Internal Candidate Guidance Recruitment FAQs - Internal Candidates Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement Job Details Based in Brunton House, Cowdenbeath the Justice Worker role in the Early Intervention Service will supervise and support individuals who are subject to bail supervision, or who have been diverted from prosecution as part of the national diversion from prosecution scheme. The work will be both community and office based and candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required. The role also requires applicants to work in Fife Courts offering a service to the Courts and individuals appearing from custody. Working in Fife Justice Social Work Service offers excellent opportunities for personal development through external and internal training opportunities. The Person Applicants are expected to have significant experience in a relevant setting where they have evidence of supporting or supervising individuals aged 16. Knowledge of practice models, values, ethics and standards and how these apply to practice in supporting people in the community will be required. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting, with the evidence of joint working and information sharing to reduce risk and improve the lives of individuals they have worked with The ability to problem solve and report concerns and risks should also be evidenced as is the ability to provide assessments and write clear and concise reports for the Court. Experience of working with people and their families is essential, as is the ability to promote diversity and equality. Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. Further Information Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services Directorate Information - Council Department information Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X For further information, please contact: Gemma Young at Gemma.Youngfife.gov.uk