Social Worker - Justice Services

Job Description

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking Social Worker looking to make a real impact in your community?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and committed Justice Service in Clackmannanshire.

This is an exciting time to come on board as we continue to implement our Justice Delivery Plan, working closely with national and local partners to transform services for individuals and communities.

Our priorities include:

• Early intervention and prevention initiatives
• Embedding trauma-informed practice
• Developing accredited and non-court mandated programme work
• Strengthening community partnerships

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated professional who will contribute to a culture of learning and development, ensuring our service users receive high-quality, effective support that meets national and local standards and reduces risk and harm.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver statutory social work services in line with relevant legislation and guidance
• Manage a varied caseload, including risk and needs assessments using tools such as LS/CMI and SARAv3
• Prepare reports for courts and the parole board
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and groups
• Represent the Justice Service in multi-agency forums and contribute to collaborative risk management.

We offer:

• Regular supervision and access to training and professional development
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of employee benefits

Who Can Apply:

We welcome applications from qualified Social Workers registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), including those who are newly qualified. If you are enthusiastic, committed to justice and social change, and ready to grow within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Security Clearance:

Due to the anticipated requirement to access the Multi-Agency Public Protection System (MAPPS), which will replace the ViSOR database, successful applicants will be required to undergo Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of Level 2. While MAPPS is not yet fully implemented, applicants must agree to undertake the vetting process when access becomes necessary as part of their role.

Additional Information

You can view the application pack below which contains the job profile outlining the skills, experience and knowledge required for this job.  You can also find our recruitment privacy notice and a general information pack about Clackmannanshire Council.

Clackmannanshire Council welcomes applications from everyone and we value diversity in our workforce.  We are committed to being an exemplar employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect.  For this vacancy, we would welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, who are currently under represented in our workforce.

Clackmannanshire Council operates a flexible hybrid approach for those roles that allow this type of working.  Attendance at the office will be required to meet the needs of the business and for example to build team and stakeholder relationships.  The exact pattern of working will be agreed with you as part of the recruitment process.

Clackmannanshire Council is a living wage accredited employer.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and / or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  You will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Clackmannanshire Council.  Further guidance will follow in your conditional offer of employment on how to apply.  Please note you will be required to pay for the cost of this application if your salary is over £38,000 per annum, which will be deducted from your first pay.  Further information can be found here https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme

You will be required to undergo a disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Clackmannanshire Council.  The cost of this check will be detailed in your conditional offer of employment if you are successful.  Further information can be found here https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-levels

Should you have difficulty applying for a job online please call 01259 452244 (24 hrs) and leave your details along with the reference number of the post.

Please note that if you are selected for interview you will be notified by e-mail.

Please click this link to view a short video on what is expected when completing application forms for Clackmannanshire Council - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXaasgoGqmw