SWRK 1882 - Social Worker (Justice) - 1882-406669441

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join South Lanarkshire Justice Social Work Services as a Social Worker in the new Public Health Court and Recovery Service. You will contribute to a supportive justice system focusing on public health, working collaboratively within the court and recovery teams. This includes responsibilities such as assisting in court proceedings, conducting assessments, and engaging with various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for individuals in conflict with the law.

Qualifications

• Recent justice social work experience is essential.
• Applicants must be SSSC registered and undergo Non-Personal Police Vetting Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Involved in court presence and liaising with partner agencies.
• Completing Justice Social Work Reports and Bail Supervision assessments.

Skills

Justice social work experience

Knowledge of the Scottish justice system

Risk management skills

Education

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK IN THE REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS SECTION OF THE FORM.

Job Opportunity: Social Worker in South Lanarkshire Justice Social Work Services

An exciting opportunity has arisen in South Lanarkshire Justice Social Work Services for a Social Worker in the new Public Health Court and Recovery Service. Justice Services in South Lanarkshire are committed to a public health approach to supporting people in conflict with the law and those experiencing issues with substance use. As such, our Court Services have been reviewed and will now be delivered differently.

South Lanarkshire Justice Service provides Court Social Work Services across Lanarkshire, supporting North and South Lanarkshire Councils in Hamilton, Lanark, and Airdrie Sheriff Courts. The service will be co-located with the Recovery Orientated Justice Service (ROJS), creating opportunities for crossover and collaboration.

ROJS, in partnership with Hamilton Sheriff Court's Pan Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court, has launched Scotland's first dual alcohol and drug problem solving court, shifting from punitive measures to a supportive system with structured deferred sentences and 6-9 months of intensive intervention.

The successful candidate will be part of the Pan Lanarkshire Public Health Court Social Work Team, involved in court presence, liaising with partner agencies, completing Justice Social Work Reports and Bail Supervision assessments, and supporting the ROJS Team as needed.

Requirements include working across all three Courts and throughout South Lanarkshire. We seek a skilled and motivated Social Worker with recent justice social work experience, knowledge of the Scottish justice system, and risk management skills.

Applicants must possess a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent, be SSSC registered, and undertake Non-Personal Police Vetting Level 2 for ViSOR use.

Details:

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Vacancy: Permanent
• Salary: £39,235 - £45,184
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Application Questions:

• Describe your knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to this role.
• How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment? Provide an example.
• Explain your understanding of risk assessment and key considerations.
• Provide an example of partnership working and conflict resolution with other agencies.

Application Process:

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via email. We do not accept CVs; please upload any supporting documents accordingly.

Legislative and Other Requirements:

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and is a regulated role under the PVG Scheme. Applicants must be eligible to work with adults and may need to join or update their PVG Scheme membership.

For further information, visit the disclosure process link.

Additional Information:

Applicants should be prepared to provide a foreign police check for periods of residence or work abroad, and explain any employment gaps.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum requirements.