Justice Worker - Bail Support (Pilot)

Sacro; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

8% employer pension contribution

31 days’ annual leave + birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Enhanced company sick pay

Job summary

Sacro is seeking a Justice Worker to join a Scottish Government-funded Bail Support pilot programme. You will provide practical, person-centred support to individuals on bail, helping them understand and comply with conditions, while working with Justice Social Work and partner agencies across Scotland.

This 18-month project starts in October with referrals from November. The role offers a chance to shape a new service, improve wellbeing and contribute to safer communities, within a supportive

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Experience of supporting people with offending behaviour or substance misuse.
• Proven ability to build and maintain multi-agency partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day service delivery, including case management, engaging compassionately with people supported, working in partnership and enabling connection with local support and communities.
• Assess risk and need, produce clear reports, maintain case records and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Develop tailored intervention and action plans to support positive outcomes across accommodation, education, employment, life skills, wellbeing, health, relationships and substance misuse.

Skills

Driving license

Offending behaviour experience

Multi-agency partnerships

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Priorities management

Job description

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About Sacro:

Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation with a powerful purpose: to help people move forward, rebuild lives and create safer communities. For 55 years, we have delivered innovative services across Community Justice, Community Safety and Public Protection, supporting people affected by harm, conflict and offending.

Joining Sacro means being part of work that offers hope, protection and real opportunities for positive change.

We’re proud to be recognised as:

• Investing in Volunteers accredited
• Investors in People Gold
• A Living Wage Employer
• A Disability Confident Committed employer

About the Role

We’re seeking a Justice Worker to join a new Scottish Government-funded Bail Support pilot programme. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver a new service that aims to improve outcomes for people involved in the justice system while contributing to safe and stronger communities across Scotland.

Working with people assessed by Justice Social Work as suitable for supervised bail, but who have instead been granted bail without supervision, you will provide practical, person-centred support to help them understand and comply with their bail conditions.

You will work collaboratively with Justice Social Work and a range of partner agencies to help individuals access the services and support they need to improve their wellbeing and deliver positive longer-term changes.

As part of an overall 18-month pilot, the successful candidate will join the service in October for an initial 15 months, with referrals expected to commence in November. While funding is currently in place for the pilot period, there is potential for the service to continue beyond this timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day service delivery, including case management, engaging compassionately with people supported, working in partnership and enabling connection with local support and communities.
• Assess risk and need, produce clear reports, maintain case records and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Develop tailored intervention and action plans to support positive outcomes across a range of person-centred needs including accommodation, education, employment, life skills, wellbeing, health, relationships and substance misuse.

Required Skills & Experience

• A valid driving license and access to a car are essential for this post
• Experience of supporting people who have a history of offending behaviour and/or substance misuse
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective multi-agency partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing demands.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel as required.

At Sacro, we know our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options
• 8% employer pension contribution
• 31 days’ annual leave + bonus birthday off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Enhanced company sick pay

Plus, a range of additional benefits, including death in service cover, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support and everyday shopping discounts.

If you have any questions about the role or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Kerry Page at [e-mail] or 01592 593100.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need the job advert, application form, or interview process in a different format, or if there are adjustments that would help you take part, please let us know.

We're stronger because of the diverse perspectives and lived experiences our people bring. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. If you share our commitment to making a real difference to people and communities across Scotland, we'd love to hear from you.