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Social Worker, Programme Delivery Team

Dumfries or Stranraer

£41,238 - £44,223

 

Are you keen to work in a team where you can develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with service users? 

 

Do you want to support individuals to make positive changes through delivering behaviour change programmes? 

 

A job which provides ongoing training and development within a supportive team through accredited training alongside ongoing support in-house?  If so, this post will interest you…

 

The Programme Delivery Team in Justice Social Work, Dumfries and Galloway, is looking to recruit a Justice Social Worker to deliver behaviour change programmes to Justice Social Work service users, including those convicted of sexual offences and domestic abuse offences. 

 

A recognised social work qualification is essential, as is SSSC registration.

 

Knowledge and experience of Justice Social Work is preferred.  An interest in, and previous experience of groupwork is essential, and training in, and delivery of, accredited behaviour change programmes is desirable. Previous experience of working with a range of offenders, including sex offenders and other high-risk offenders is beneficial. 

 

The post holder will also be required to undertake duties including the writing of Criminal Justice Social Work Reports and the supervision of offenders subject to court orders and post custody licences, and therefore knowledge of National Outcomes and Standards for Criminal Justice Social Work and Throughcare is desirable.

 

The position is permanent, full-time (36 hours), Monday to Friday, with some evening work as required.  As a team we embrace agile and flexible working.

 

The team delivers programmes across the region with bases in Dumfries and Stranraer, and the successful candidate will be expected to travel based on service need.  A full driving licence is essential.

 

The delivery of the accredited programmes requires successful completion of a significant training programme and on-going performance monitoring to ensure programme integrity and accreditation standard practice.  The successful candidate will be supported to develop in knowledge and practice with access to regular clinical supervision and support.

 

The successful applicant will be joining a skilled and knowledgeable team committed to achieving positive outcomes for service users, their families, and local communities.          This is a real opportunity to deliver interventions and develop positive therapeutic relationships to support individuals on their change journey.

 

     

                                                              

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This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

 

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

 

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

For further information or an informal chat please contact:

 

Allyson McLaughlin, Senior Social Worker, Programme Delivery Team; 01387 273730

 

Allyson.Mclaughlin@dumgal.gov.uk