Social Worker, Hmp Addiewell, 476.37

Job AdvertPrison Based Social Worker - full time permanent (36 hours). Based at HMP Addiewell, West Lothian
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West Lothian Council's Justice Services are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker. The advertised post is based within the Prison Based Social Work team in HMP Addiewell however, the successful candidate may be expected to work across the wider Justice Services to meet the requirements of the service.
HMP Addiewell was opened in December 2008 and is a male maximum security prison run by Sodexo Justice Services. This position offers opportunities for partnership working with Sodexo Justice Services and with other prison and community-based services.
Your responsibilities will include working with statutory prisoners, mainly serving long term sentences of 4 years and over. Duties will include report writing, undertaking various risk assessments, attendance, and participation in the Integrated Case Management process (ICM), involvement in the MAPPA process, undertaking Circular 18 assessments, offering the provision of a duty service, undertaking pre-release duties and participating in the provision of structured work.
It is essential that you hold a BA in Social Work or other approved recognised Social Work qualification and are registered or eligible for registration with the SSSC.
If you are in the process of completing your final year of Social Work qualification, applications can be considered with employment secured in the first instance as a Justice Assistant - £30,070 pending your Social Work award.
You should also have a good understanding of the challenges of the client group and must be prepared to work with those who have committed violent and sexual offences.
Experience of using LSCMI, SARA, SA07 & RM2000 risk assessment tools is desirable. Previous experience of working with this client group, either pre or post qualification, is also desirable.
It is essential that you adhere to Sodexo Justice Services' security policies and procedures.
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment