Social Worker (Justice) - Grindlay Court Social Work Centre - EDN30673

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Social Worker to join a compassionate team focused on Trauma-Informed Practice within the Justice Pathways Service. This role involves assessing and supporting individuals affected by complex trauma and substance use, contributing to multi-agency safety planning, and developing impactful groupwork programs. The organization fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, prioritizing staff wellbeing and professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with SSSC required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and write reports for service users.
• Supervise and support service users in community settings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Assessment and Report Writing

Trauma-Informed Practice

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

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Social Worker - Justice
Grindlay Court Social Work Centre

Salary: £37,626 - £44,257
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high-quality services with a compassionate approach to service users and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer extensive training for continuous professional development and a broad range of interventions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker with a focus on Trauma-Informed Practice, Early Intervention, and Groupwork to join the Justice Pathways Service (JPS). JPS provides interventions such as Diversion from Prosecution, Structured Deferred Sentences, and Community Payback Orders. The team aims to serve men affected by complex trauma and/or substance use, addressing their risks and needs.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assessment and report writing
2. Supervising and responding to service users in the community and in custody
3. Contributing to multi-agency risk and safety planning and management
4. Development and delivery of groupwork programmes such as Survive and Thrive

Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a good understanding of National Outcomes and Standards and public protection, and be willing to work in a dynamic environment. We value an inclusive culture that respects diversity and lived experience.

Applicants must have a degree in Social Work and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC.

Hear more from colleagues about working in Justice Services.

This post involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If the candidate has spent three or more months outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with varied values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds.

To enhance our organizational culture and improve the work environment, we are adopting a new interview approach focused on behavioral and technical skills, moving away from traditional competency-based interviews. This will help us assess how candidates think and embody our core behaviors: Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility. More information is available on Our Behaviours web page.

Requirements

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary, with annual increases until the top of the range is reached.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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