Social Worker (Justice Service), Inverness

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governing authority in Inverness is seeking a Social Worker to provide statutory reports and manage individuals subject to supervision. Applicants must hold a qualification recognized by the SSSC and a full driving licence. This permanent position offers a salary range of £44,590 - £48,266 and promotes diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• You should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing statutory Reports for the Courts and Parole Board.
• Supervising and managing individuals under statutory supervision.

Skills

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council

Full driving licence

Education

Diploma of Social Work (DipSW)

Job description

Location: The Inverness Justice Centre Longman Road Inverness, IV1 1AH

Salary: £44,590 - £48,266 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Sarah Malhan and Cath McCormick Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: Providing statutory Reports for the Courts and Parole Board.

Supervising, managing and working with individuals subject to statutory supervision in line with National Outcomes & Standards for Social Work Services in the Justice System (2010) to reduce reoffending, promote social inclusion and contribute to community safety and public protection.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

You should be register with the Scottish Social Services Council on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the Register and as such hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma of Social Work (DipSW).

Full driving licence

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.