Social Worker

Job Description

This post is specifically for the women's service, part of the criminal justice social work team, but working only with women in the justice system in accordance with the recommendations of the Commission on Women Offenders Report 2012.  

This post will cover both Fraserburgh and Banff areas.

Work in partnership with relevant professionals, other agencies and the wider 
community whilst adhering to all applicable legislation and Aberdeenshire Council 
policies and procedures, including both statutory and non-statutory requirements 
and Community Justice Priorities.

This role will require flexible, evening and weekend working.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.  Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 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 both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.

Informal enquiries to Deborah Nesbitt - 07770 314659

Requirements

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