Social Worker - Criminal Justice (3 vacancies)
Location: Musselburgh
Description: East Lothian Council is in need of Social Worker - Criminal Justice (3 vacancies) right now, this position will be placed in Scotland. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. East Lothian Council
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Based at The Brunton Hall, Musselburgh
Salary £28,194-£31,808 per annum (£15.45-£17.43 per hour) It is East Lothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Vacancy information: 3 x Permanent full time vacancies 35 hours per week Monday-Friday To start asap A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
Job Details Purpose of the Job To work as a membe! r of Criminal Justice team providing a Criminal Justice social! work service throughout East Lothian within the requirements of relevant legislation, national standards, policies and guidelines
Major Tasks To manage a Criminal Justice caseload which could include short-term Sex Offender licences, Community Payback Orders, Probation, Community Service, Parole, other throughcare and after care and, in certain cases, voluntary care cases.
• Prepare Criminal Justice Social Work Reports and other related reports as requested by the Court.
• Prepare Parole and Home Background/Leave, Home Detention Curfew Order and other related report requests by Penal/Health institutions.
• Prepare Diversion Reports and be responsible for Diversion cases, as appropriate.
• Prepare bail information reports and undertake bail supervision, as appropriate.
• Complete risk assessments on all cases using the necessary risk assessment tools.
• Contribute to MAPPA and MARP processes as appropriate and to participate actively in Ris! k Management Case Conferences, where involved, due to client supervision.
• Contribute to the provision of effective targeted services in line with the Effective Practice agenda.
• Participate in planned delivery of modules of intervention on an individual, co-working and group basis with colleagues and other agencies, as appropriate.
• Liaise with the Unpaid Work Manager in relation to the provision of appropriate work projects/placements for clients and provide relevant information including risk assessments.
• Liaise with colleagues and with other teams, local authorities and agencies regarding the provision of services to offenders, for example, supported accommodation providers.
• Liaise with colleagues, local authorities and other agencies in relation to appropriate exchange of information, transfer of cases, case conferences, etc.
• Undertake formal reviews with clients and team leaders, etc as appropriate.
• To use authority approp! riately and constructively and, where appropriate, initiate proceedings! for breach, discharge and transfer of statutory orders.
• Provide written and oral evidence to Court.
• Participate in office duty, reporting and court duty rotas.
• Prioritise, attend and contribute to staff meetings and service development sessions.
• Maintain concise, accurate and relevant case recording.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of service delivery.
• Undertake training/staff development courses to maintain registration and development, as appropriate.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post of qualified social worker as required.
Job Requirements Relevant Qualifications Essential:
Degree in Social Work (or other recognised Social Work Qualification, ie. CQSW, Dip SW, CCETSW). Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
Please download the job outline and person specificati! on at the bottom of the page for full details of the qualifications and skills required for this post. PVG Membership This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
From 28 February 2011 all preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG memberÂ's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Additional Information For additional East Lothian Council employment inf! ormation please click on the following link: http://www.eastlothian.gov! .uk/downloads/download/1834/east_lothian_council_employment_information If you have any difficulties applying for this post or if you require any additional assistance, please call 01620 827315, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk Please download the attachment below to get a full job outline and person specification for this post. It is East Lothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Social Worker (Criminal Justice) FINAL Grade 9.pdf Social Worker (Criminal Justice) FINAL Grade 9.pdf
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to East Lothian Council.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 19:03:06 GMT
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