SWRK 224 - Social Worker (Justice Services)

An exciting and innovating opportunity has arisen within the Pan-Lanarkshire Court Services. We are looking to appoint a permanent full time social worker to work across the three Sheriff Court’s in Lanarkshire (Hamilton, Lanark and Airdrie).

This is an opportunity for someone seeking to develop their knowledge and skills of Justice and Court Social Work Services and will provide the successful candidate with access to a range of learning experiences. The successful applicant would be expected to provide a service to the Sheriff Courts and would be responsible for completing a range of assessment reports; including electronic monitoring bail assessments and bail supervision assessments, CJSWR’s and expedited stand down reports. The successful applicant will also be provided with the opportunity to work in a multi-agency setting with partners including COPFS, SCTS and Police Scotland.

Applicants must possess a Degree in Social Work (or Social Work equivalent) and must be registered with the SSSC. This role requires PVG clearance for regulated work with children and protected adults. South Lanarkshire Council will submit a PVG application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent PVG certificate will be required prior to commencement. Applicants for the position will also require to agree to be vetted to NPV level 2 in order to utilise the VISOR home office system.

Applicants will require to have a developed knowledge of Justice Services and will require the ability to complete risk assessments and formal court reports. In addition, successful candidates will have positive relationship development skills, good communication skills and will possess good organisation and time management skills.

For more information about the post please contact Claire Borden (Fieldwork Manager) via e-mail claire.borden@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Hours: 35 per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £39,235.35 - £45,184.52

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When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Can you explain your reasons for applying for this post and explain what knowledge and skills you hold that would make you a good candidate for the position?
• Can you detail for us your understanding of what the court social worker role is?
• Provide details of a time when you have required to work closely with partner agencies to achieve a goal or outcome and tell us about your role in the partnership and how you overcame any barriers or challenges?
• Detail for us what you think makes an effective team and why and also tell us about what role you play within a team?

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.