Social Worker (Full Time) (Permanent)

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Ahead of adopting the Caledonian Programme in Renfrewshire we are adding to our long-established Pathways Project to enable cross training of MF2C and Caledonian accredited programmes.

The Pathways Project works with people who are convicted of sexual offences to protect the public and reduce sexual recidivism. Pathways has three core functions:
1. Offence-Focused Work: Pathways deliver offence-focused interventions, both programmatic and bespoke depending on individual need, responsivity issues and circumstance. We piloted the revised national programme Moving Forward 2 Change (MF2C) and have now fully transitioned to the delivery of this. For Women and young people involved in harmful sexual behaviour we link with our respective specialist services for assessment and intervention.

 

The Post holder will also be involved in assessment for and delivery of the Caledonian System Men’s Programme and deliver bespoke interventions relating to domestic abuse depending on assessed risk/needs.

 

2. Court Reports: Pathways complete JSWRs for all sexual offences in Renfrewshire. When completing JSWRs, Pathways assess suitability for MF2C and complete risk assessments, namely Stable 2007, Risk Matrix 2000, and LS/CMI (screening). If sentenced to custody (six months or more), the case remains with Pathways.

 

3. Throughcare and Risk Management: In accordance with legislation and National Standards, Pathways are responsible for the provision of statutory throughcare for prison leavers subject to Section 15 Licence, Extended Sentence, Parole/Non-Parole Licence, Life Licence, and Orders of Lifelong Restriction (OLRs) for people convicted of sexual offences. Pathways are the lead agency for multi-agency risk management, overseen by Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA). In accordance with MAPPA, Pathways work closely with Police Scotland colleagues to share information, complete risk assessments, and undertake joint home visits. Voluntary throughcare is also offered by Pathways.

 

 

 

 

In order to fulfil these core functions we are seeking a highly motivated individual with sound social work values. It is essential that you have a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the SSSC.

 

You must have experience working with those who have been involved in sexual and domestic abuse offending and experience in multi-agency working, as well as experience in service user supervision.

 

Understanding of cognitive behavioural theory and techniques and awareness of risk assessment is essential, as is assessment and writing skills.

 

You will have effective communication, interpersonal and time management skills, have a positive attitude and have the ability to work in a specialist team.

 

As this post involves access and use of ViSOR and involvement in MAPPA cases, you will be required to undergo the Non-Police Personnel Vetting, currently NPPV (full) level 2. Ongoing review will be required in line with agreed Home Office standards at that time.

 

The post requires the ability to undertake some evening work within the 35 hours, and to undertake training where necessary. Competence-based training on Moving Forward 2 Change, Caledonian Men’s Programme and the range of relevant risk assessment tools such as SARA, SA07, RM2000 and LSCMI is desirable.

 

Experience of interventions with those with a range of issues such as addiction, housing, and employability issues is desirable, as is experience of writing reports to courts and the Parole Board. Experience in child and adult protection is also desirable.

 

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

For information contact Greig Crossan, Team Leader on 0300 300 1199 option 3 then option 5.