Social Worker (Justice)

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Join Our Growing Justice Social Work Service in Falkirk!

Justice Social Workers – Assessment & Case Management Team and Court & Early Intervention Team. 

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and help create safer communities?

Falkirk Justice Social Work Service is expanding, and we are seeking passionate, skilled, and forward-thinking Justice Social Workers to join our Assessment & Case Management Team and Court & Early Intervention Team. 

At Falkirk, we are proud of our core values: human rights, social justice, and professional integrity. We celebrate diversity and are committed to reflecting the communities we serve. Our practice is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and relationship-focused, ensuring that the people we support are at the centre of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Justice Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals involved in the justice system to make positive changes and reduce reoffending. You will work collaboratively within a multi-agency framework to promote rehabilitation and enhance public protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality reports for courts, and partner agencies
• Deliver statutory supervision for individuals subject to community orders
• Attendance at court
• Work in partnership with Police, Courts, Prisons, and third-sector organisations
• Assess and manage risk using accredited tools (e.g. LS/CMI, SARA, SA07, Stable & Acute)
• Contribute to MAPPA, RMCCs, and case reviews
• Support reintegration and promote desistance through person-centred interventions

Why Choose Falkirk?

We are a growing, dynamic, and supportive service, with new staff joining us to help shape our future direction.

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities to influence and shape service delivery
• Bespoke training and career development opportunities
• Flexible and mobile working options
• Competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits and rewards programme

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Are qualified social workers, registered with the SSSC, and eligible to work in the UK
• Ideally have experience using risk assessment tools such as LS/CMI
• Have experience in Justice Social Work (desirable, but not essential)

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.