Community Justice Assistant - Right Track Outreach Worker, Westbank, Perth

Job Description

Community Justice Assistant, Right Track Outreach Worker (Fixed Term until 31 March 2025) - PKC11836
£34,331 - £37,878
Right Track Programme aged 16-26 Young People Community Justice Social Work Team, Perth & Kinross Council

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Justice Assistant post to work as an Outreach Worker within our Right Track Programme.

This is a service for young people aged 16-26 who attend Right Track as part of a structured Deferred Sentence from Court.

The base is at the Kabin, Westbank, 17 Jeanfield Road, Perth, however this post will involve travel in and around the whole of Perth and Kinross Council area.

The successful applicant will support the provision of a social work service to individuals subject to Statutory Orders or licence imposed by both the Court and the Parole Board, in accordance with National Outcomes and Standards for Social Work Services in the Criminal Justice System and relevant Scottish Executive Circulars and legislation.

This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2025 due to annual funding which is currently recurring.

Requirements

You must be a team player and have the ability to accept responsibility and make decisions.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to engage with the young people and a wide range of stakeholders

You will be able to organise your workload using a systematic approach to ensure high standards are maintained.

You must be able to keep accurate and up to date records and have competency in basic computing and IT.

You will be capable of logical thinking, practical problem-solving, objective assessment skills and report writing.

You must also be able to motivate and support others.

Having knowledge of and experience of managing risk is also a key factor.  

Being creative and flexible is desired for the successful candidate.

You should have a commitment to ongoing professional development to acquire the skills and knowledge relating to the role and developing expertise to provide support to others.

The successful candidate should have an SVQ Level 3 (or be willing to work towards this).

You will be required to accompany young people to and from appointments, carry out home visits and do outreach work throughout the Perth & Kinross area, including rural areas, therefore you must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.

The Individual

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated individual to work as an outreach worker for the Right Track Service.

This will involve supporting young people to stabilise their lifestyle, in a variety of ways.

The person employed will be expected to work alongside the Right Track Co-ordinator to help the young people formulate personal development plans.

The Outreach Worker will actively assist and support actioning these plans, and help the young people attend a variety of key appointments, such as medical, employment, substance misuse, and housing.

Assisting a young person to structure their time more meaningfully is a necessary role.

As the young people are some of the most difficult to engage with, you will have experience of and a proven record of working with young people who have come into the Justice System.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Joy Michie, Senior Practitioner on 01738 444244 or at JMichie@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees.  One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.  Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.