At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in the justice system and deliver impactful programmes to reduce reoffending.
- Company: The Highland Council, committed to diversity and community safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and contribute to community safety.
- Qualifications: Registered Social Worker with relevant qualifications and a full driving licence.
Location: Drummuie Offices, Golspie
Hours: 28 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £36,924 - £39,967 per annum. Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Job Purpose:
- Providing statutory Reports for the Courts and Parole Board.
- Supervising, managing and working with individuals subject to statutory supervision in line with National Outcomes & Standards for Social Work Services in the Justice System (2010) to reduce reoffending, promote social inclusion and contribute to community safety and public protection.
- To deliver the Caledonian System (CS) or other programmes to male perpetrators of domestic abuse in accordance with the programme requirements.
- To deliver the Moving Forward to Change Programme (MF2C) or other programmes to male perpetrators of sexual offending in accordance with Programme Requirements.
- Contribute to risk management & public protection.
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements:
- You should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council on the ‘Social Worker’ part of the Register and as such hold a qualification that is recognised by the SSSC as being equivalent to the Diploma of Social Work (DipSW).
- Full driving licence.
- This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history.
- Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:
- You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
- You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.
- Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.
Social Worker, Golspie (28 hpw) - HGH21800 employer: Highland Council
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