SLA11122 - Social Worker (Justice Services)

Job Description

South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire. 

The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire.

In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.

Requirements

Vacancies; These is one 35 hour full time post based within, Regent House, 9 High Patrick Street, Hamilton.

South Lanarkshire Council Justice Services are looking for one highly motivated , enthusiastic, and experienced persons to take the role of a Justice Social Worker within the centralised multi- disciplinary Caledonian System Delivery Team based in Hamilton which provides service across South Lanarkshire Council area .

These are busy but rewarding posts with responsibility for undertaking Caledonian System assessments for courts and supervising Community Payback Orders with Caledonian Programme requirement and delivering the Caledonian men’s groupwork Programme. Applicants will also be required to prepare Criminal Justice Social Work Reports for Courts, link with public protection bodies, carry out risk assessments and effective management of impact of domestic abuse on individuals and their families. All duties will be carried out in line with the South Lanarkshire Council’s policies and Caledonian System Programme requirements.

These posts will require occasional involvement in evening work. Applicants will be afforded opportunities to undertake Caledonian System training and support in line with the Social Work Resources’ continuous improvement commitments. Applicants should have previous experience of delivering Justice Social Work services and preferably knowledge of Caledonian System . It is desirable that applicants have experience of Justice specific risk assessments and management of service users that pose a high risk of harm to others. Applicants will act as a Social Worker and undertake casework involving partnership working and provide professional advice and guidance to individuals, families, and groups within the community affected by Domestic abuse . Applicants should have excellent written, verbal communication skills, and demonstrate an ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds and be able to gain their trust, to help them get the best from our services.

Applicants should be able to deal with a variety of situations where your tact, patience and understanding will be needed. You will need to assess and cope with these situations in a sensitive and non-judgmental way.All applicants must be registered or in the process of registering with Scottish Social Services Council and hold  a Degree in Social Work qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

ViSOR Vetting

South Lanarkshire Justice Services require all successful applicants to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of level 2. This is due to the requirement to access the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR ) information system. Further information on this process can be sought from a Justice Operations Manager on 07795454828.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007.  Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults. 

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

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The Individual

As an employee of the Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 32 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities ;and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.   As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.