SWRK G2 1857 - Social Work Assistant (Justice) - 1857-404617704

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Justice Women’s Service, and we are looking to recruit a part time Social Work Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. The Women’s Justice Service provides tailored, trauma informed supports to women across South Lanarkshire who have found themselves involved with the justice system. The key aim of the service is to support women involved with the Justice System to reduce elements of risk, improve wellbeing and to achieve positive destinations.

The successful candidate will co-facilitate weekly Women’s Hubs in locations across South Lanarkshire and provide one to one support and assessment as required. The successful candidate will also provide input into the ongoing development of the service. Please note the role requires availability on at least three of four days from Tuesday to Friday.

The role requires a strong value base with a non-judgemental approach; excellent relationship building skills; an ability to work with partner agencies; strong verbal and written communication skills and a pro-active approach to problem solving.

The successful candidate should have a sound knowledge of trauma informed practice and experience of working with women in vulnerable situations, preferably but not necessarily within the justice system. The successful candidate should have an HNC or other relevant equivalent qualification in health and social care.

Applicants should be willing to undertake any necessary training required for the role.

Hours: 17.5 per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £14,507 - £18,011

In your application, please answer the following questions:

• Please study the job profile and detail your skills, knowledge and experience that would be relevant to the role of Social Work Assistant in the Women’s Justice Service.
• This role involves partnership working, often with a number of different agencies involved in one case. Can you describe a situation where you have worked on a multi-agency basis; what your contribution was and what outcomes were achieved?
• Can you outline what in your view are the main challenges facing women involved with the justice system and how would you seek to address these challenges in the role of Social Work Assistant in the Women’s Justice Service?
• Can you give an example of when you have worked in a flexible, imaginative manner to support a service user? Explain what actions you took and why as well as any positive outcomes achieved?

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address. Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered a Regulated Role working with adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with 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.

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 competency/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.