Description Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 7 April 2025 Closing Date: Thursday 27 March 2025 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: FC8 £40,358.57 - £44,225.49 (Pro-Rata) Working Pattern: 18 hours per week Location: Buckhaven Burgh Chambers - 1 post in Levenmouth Area Team & 1 post in Kirkcaldy Area Team 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 Purpose: Reducing the unnecessary use of custody and to provide credible, community-based services that maintain public and community safety. Supervision of offenders including persons convicted of sexual offences and those who pose a high risk to the community and ensure that regular assessments are conducted. Responsibilities: Undertaking offender risk assessments and associated liaison tasks with Police and Social Work colleagues. Prepare reports for Court and manage Community Payback Orders. Prepare reports for Scottish Courts Service, MAPPA, MARAC and partner agencies. Prepare risk assessments and risk management plans as per service policy and to ensure that these are rigorously implemented. Supervision of offenders which include persons convicted of sexual offences and those who pose a high risk to the community. Ensure that those supervised are subject to regular review as per National Objectives and Standards for Justice Social Work Services and where appropriate chair these reviews. Apply best practice principles to the development, implementation and review of individual risk management and supervision action plans that address offending behaviour. A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The Person Honours Degree in Social Work or equivalent. Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. Knowledge and understanding of Justice Social Work. Previous experience of working in a social work environment. Knowledge of National Outcomes and Standards. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary setting and operating in a ‘case manager’ role. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Knowledge and understanding of Social Work values. A commitment to personal learning and development. Ability to travel throughout Fife and beyond as required. 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. As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile. 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 FCJobsOfficial.