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A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen within Midlothian Justice Services for two full-time Social Workers (one permanent and one fixed-term contract). The Justice Service is co-located with statutory partners in the Substance Use Service, Psychological Therapy Service, Intensive Home Treatment Team, Community Mental Health and the Joint Mental Health Team. Third sector partners also co-located in Number 11 include MELD, Health in Mind and Change, Grow, Live. The post will be mainly office based with the opportunity to work one day a week at home with the agreement of your line manager.
The successful candidates will undertake the full range of Justice Social Work duties including completion of reports for the Courts and Parole Board, supervision of those subject to statutory orders including Community Payback Orders and Statutory Licences. There will also be opportunity to participate in groupwork service provision.
In addition to the essential criteria, only applicants who are able to evidence their understanding of crime, its causes and impact on society; principles for effective practice; principles of risk management and risk assessment alongside awareness of National Outcomes and Standards for Criminal Justice Social Work Services will be invited for interview. The selection process will involve a second interview with service users.
KNOWLEDGE
A qualification in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker is essential.
An understanding of crime, its causes and impact on society; principles for effective practice; principles of risk management and risk assessment alongside awareness of National Outcomes and Standards for Criminal Justice Social Work Services.
SKILLS
A valid full driving licence is considered essential for this post.
CLOSING DATE - 28th January 2024
INITIAL INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February 2024
FURTHER SERVICE USER-LED INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 12th February 2024
Vacancy Information
Position Title: Social Worker x2
Position Number: S2112, S5009
Directorate: Health & Social Care
Working from Home: Hybrid
Location: Number 11
Contract Status: 1 x permanent 1 x fixed term until 30/6/25
Hours of Work: 36
Working Pattern: Flexible
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £40,349.75 per annum.
Requirements
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. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
