Solicitors - Fitness to Practise

35 hours per week (part time and job share requests considered)

Permanent and Temporary positions available

Dundee

About the role

Due to career progression and parental leave, we are pleased to be able to offer both permanent and temporary Solicitor roles within the Fitness to Practise department of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

In this role you will be a part of the team that ensures that the right people work with some of the most vulnerable in society in the areas of social work, social care and children and young people services. Your work will include investigating a wide variety of concerns raised about social service workers, providing legal advice on the course of action the SSSC should take and presenting cases at panel hearings.

Who we are

We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.

We protect the public by registering people working in social work, social care and children and young people services, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and take action.

What you need to succeed

You must demonstrate that you:

1. have relevant qualifications and experience (we welcome applications from trainees who will complete their traineeship by late summer 2025)
2. can make evidence-based decisions on nuanced matters and record your reasons clearly
3. communicate clearly, sensitively and using plain language
4. share our values of working together, responsibility and accountability, respect and recognition
5. can manage your own workload and work autonomously with minimal supervision

Why work for us

You will be part of a large legal team in an organisation that values the contribution of each person. You will have lots of support to achieve your own personal goals while making a real difference.

We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).

Our office is in Dundee, and we have an agile working policy that supports office and remote working arrangements, depending on the requirements of each job, which we are happy to discuss with candidates. All staff are required to attend the office at times for meetings, training and staff events.

New members of the team are asked to be in the office more often (usually two days per week) for the first six to eight weeks.

We have a proven track record in growing legal talent, with many senior members of management having started as Solicitors at the SSSC. While we hope you will want to stay with us for a long time, we are committed to your personal development.

How to apply

You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact David Morrison, Fitness to Practise Manager at david.morrison@sssc.uk.com to arrange a time.

To apply, please attach your CV to the short application form by 8.00am on Monday 14 April 2025. We expect to hold interviews during the week beginning 28 April 2025.