Social Worker - Criminal Justice
- Location:
- HMP YOI Grampian South Road Peterhead, AB42 2YY
- Salary:
- £20,931 - £21,807 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 18.25 hours per week
Job Description
Provide a professional social work service to adults involved in the Criminal Justice System in Aberdeenshire, by undertaking a full range of criminal justice social work duties and working collaboratively with clients who have complex risks and needs to address offending behaviour.
Work in partnership with relevant professionals, other agencies and the wider
community whilst adhering to all applicable legislation and Aberdeenshire Council policies and procedures, including both statutory and non-statutory requirements and Community Justice Priorities.
This role will require flexible, evening and weekend working.
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 a full time Social Worker post in Justice Social Work Services. The candidate must therefore hold a Social Work Degree or equivalent, must hold a full driving licence and have access to their own transport.
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 31/07/2025
Informal enquiries to: Janine Catto - 01467 535295
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