Justice Social Worker - Prison

Randstad Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified social worker for a full-time position with Perth Council in their Criminal Justice Service. The role involves high-risk case management, staff supervision, and liaising with police and courts. Candidates must have a Social Work Degree, SSSC registration, and experience in Criminal Justice. This position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including mileage reimbursement and free training.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Mileage reimbursement

Supervision

Weekly pay

Unlimited referrals incentive

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work Degree and SSSC registration.
• Experience in Criminal Justice is essential.
• PVG certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk casework and provide structured supervision.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of cases to meet deadlines.
• Monitor quality of Criminal Justice Social Work Reports.
• Liaise with various legal and law enforcement bodies.
• Contribute to Community Justice Partnerships.

Skills

Criminal Justice

Leadership skills

Supervision

Casework Oversight

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Are you a qualified and experienced social worker looking for a new challenge?

Look no further…

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Perth Council in their Criminal Justice Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• Providing regular, structured supervision to staff, particularly regarding high-risk casework.
• Operational & Casework Oversight
• Ensuring the appropriate allocation of cases and managing the overall workload to meet court deadlines.
• Guiding staff in high-priority areas, including the assessment and management of violent and registered sex offenders (often via the MAPPA framework).
• Monitoring the quality of Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWR) and case files to ensure they meet statutory requirements.
• Taking a lead role in chairing reviews for Community Payback Orders (CPOs) and Risk Management Case Conferences.
• Ensuring the council meets its legislative duties under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2005.
• Managing and monitoring specific team budgets to ensure there are no overspends and that resources are used efficiently.
• Implementing new national initiatives, such as "Diversion from Prosecution" or changes to "Throughcare" (post-release supervision).
• Liaising with Police Scotland, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), and the Courts.
• Contributing to the Community Justice Partnership to develop local strategies that reduce reoffending.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary meetings regarding Child and Adult Protection where justice service users are involved.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree
• SSSC registration
• PVG

Experience:

• Criminal Justice
• LSCMI trained

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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