At a Glance
- Tasks: Support care leavers in the justice system with tailored guidance and resources.
- Company: City Chambers, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and contribute to community safety.
- Qualifications: Social work experience and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 40501 - 47639 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated social work position within the Aftercare and UASC team, focused on supporting care leavers who are open to Adult Justice Services and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The proposed role aims to deliver targeted, individualised support to care-experienced individuals involved in the justice system, with the primary goals of reducing recidivism, enhancing reintegration success, and fostering long‑term personal stability and community safety.
This post is fixed term until 27/08/2027 and 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. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we’re recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.
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