Social Worker

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to join our busy Justice Social Work Team in Central/South Aberdeenshire. The post is predominantly based in Aberdeen Court whereby you will be offering support and guidance to people appearing in in Court, and assessing their risks and needs in respect of potential various Court outcomes. This post will involve signposting and supporting people to gain access to other relevant services in the community, liaising with multiple additional agencies and services, and working closely with the wider Justice Social Work team in the community.

However with the view to have outreach contact with service-users in the community.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 30 September 2025

Expected Interview Date: 24 September 2024

Informal enquiries to: Kirsty Milne - 07824868459

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