Vacancy: OLR Case Worker (FTC)

Risk Management Authority (rma); Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Risk Management Authority (RMA) as an OLR Case Worker, where you will support justice agencies in overseeing Scotland’s Order for Lifelong Restriction. This full-time, hybrid role involves reviewing risk management plans and providing critical guidance, ensuring public safety and effective risk management practices.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus 11 ½ public holidays

Flexible working policy and flexi time

Excellent civil service pension provision

Generous CPD offering

Employee Assistance Service available 24/7

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Current knowledge of the justice system.
• Experience in research or project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance related to OLR sentence oversight.
• Review and evaluate Risk Management Plans and Reports.
• Act as a key contact for justice agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of the justice system

Problem identification and solution

Research skills

Project management skills

Education

Degree in social work, psychology or law

Job description

Join Scotland’s Risk Management Authority, leading the way in risk assessment and risk management practice, working to keep the public safe from the risk of serious harm.

Grade 3 (£34,267 – £37,548*) | Fixed Term Contract (12 months), full time (35 hours per week)
Hybrid (two days per week in our Paisley office)

*subject to outcome of 2025-26 pay award

The Role

As an OLR Case Worker with the RMA, you’ll provide support, advice and guidance to Lead Authorities and other partners related to the oversight of Scotland’s Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) sentence. This role involves rigorous review and evaluation of Risk Management Plans, Annual Implementation Reports, Risk Assessment Reports and Accreditation applications. You’ll be a key contact for justice agencies for advice and support, and you’ll contribute to the review, development and maintenance of of case records and databases.

To apply for this role, you should hold a degree level qualification in a relevant discipline such as social work, psychology or law. We’re looking for you to have current knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the justice system. The ability to identify issues and suggest solutions will be crucial, and any experience in research or project management skills would be advantageous.

The Organisation

The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a non-departmental public body, established in 2006. A small team of less than 30, we aim to support our colleagues in as many ways as we can, embracing our values of learning, integrity, fairness and excellence. We’re currently working a 35-hour working week on a hybrid basis to allow for a better work/life balance, and we offer a flexible working policy and provide flexi time for all staff. As part of the Scottish Government, we’re pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 29 days’ annual leave plus 11 ½ public/privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you. We’re pleased to be able to offer our staff an excellent civil service pension provision.

We really value the experience and expertise of our team. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you’re experiencing issues at work or at home.

Application Information

The application pack is available to download below. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by contacting our office on 0141 278 4478 or via e-mail to [e-mail]. If you’d like a confidential chat about the position or any process queries, you can contact our OLR Lead, Ross ([e-mail] ) Alternatively, you can give us a ring on 0141 278 4478.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: midnight, 25 May 2025
Interview dates from: week commencing 9 June 2025

All applications must be submitted to us by e-mail to [e-mail] , we don’t accept applications from agencies.