Social Worker - NAY17405

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We are seeking a motivated and skilled social worker to take on the Supervising Officer role within the Drug Treatment and Testing Order (DTTO) team. The service is part of Ayrshire’s Partnership Delivery Team (PDT) who are based in Irvine but work on a Pan-Ayrshire basis primarily servicing Kilmarnock and Ayr Sheriff Courts.

Some of the key responsibilities of the supervising officer include:

• Managing a caseload of individuals subject to DTTO’s
• Undertaking comprehensive suitability assessments
• Supporting with the delivery of recovery-based interventions
• Preparing regular Court reviews and attending hearings to participate in proceedings

The postholder will be required to work collaboratively with partner agencies including addiction, health, housing, and third sector agencies. You will be part of a small yet motivated and effective team who deliver intensive supports to individuals subject to this Order type with the goal of reducing drug use and offending whilst helping to equip individuals with the tools necessary to maintain change and move on to more positive destinations.

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North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

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This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and 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 children or protected adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires. This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile.

If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

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