Supply Social Worker - Justice Social Work, St Martin's House, Perth - PKC13363

Perth and Kinross Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a Justice Social Worker to join their Supply Bank, supporting Justice and Community Safety Services. The role involves supervising individuals on statutory orders, preparing judicial reports, and delivering services in various settings including prisons. Ideal candidates will have a recognized Social Work qualification, experience in the justice system, and strong communication skills. A valid driving license is required, along with registration with the SSSC. The position offers £24.50 per hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Eligibility for pension scheme

Flexible working options

Paid SSSC annual membership

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals involved in the justice system.
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload proactively.
• Willingness to undergo vetting to NPPV Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals under Court or Parole Board orders.
• Conduct interviews and prepare reports for judicial proceedings.
• Deliver services in community and prison settings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal abilities

Organisational skills

Ability to maintain accurate records

Judgement and negotiation skills

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, CSS)

Current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Supply Social Worker, Justice Social Work - PKC13363
£24.50 per hour
St Martin's House North, Perth

We are currently seeking a Justice Social Worker to join our Supply Bank, supporting Justice and Community Safety Services within Perth and Kinross Council.

This flexible post involves delivering social work services across the Community Justice Social Work Team and the Prison-Based Social Work Teams at HMP Perth and HMP Castle Huntly.

As a Supply Worker, you will be called upon to provide cover in response to staff absences or increased service demand. Please note that work availability is not guaranteed and may vary in hours and duration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising individuals subject to statutory orders or licences issued by the Court or Parole Board.
• Conducting interviews and preparing reports for judicial and parole proceedings.
• Delivering services either in the community or within prison settings, depending on operational needs.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for a committed, experienced, and enthusiastic Social Worker with a strong interest in supporting individuals involved in the justice system.

You should be confident managing a diverse and busy caseload and demonstrate a proactive, flexible approach to your work.

Essential qualities include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Organisational skills and a methodical approach to workload management.
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

You should be capable of:

• Supporting individuals to address offending behaviour through collaborative work with other services.
• Assessing and managing risk in line with National Standards.
• Demonstrating sound judgement and negotiation skills.

A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential, as is the ability to support colleagues through sharing expertise.

You will have a recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., DIPSW, CQSW, CSS).

You will have current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), with responsibility for maintaining annual membership.

You will have a willingness to undergo vetting to NPPV Level 1 to access and use the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR).

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Counciland you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Roddy Ross, Team Leader on 01738 472587 or at [e-mail] to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.