Job Description
Social Worker - Prison Based (West Lothian)
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a challenging and rewarding contract in a forensic setting? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in West Lothian to cover a maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on rehabilitation and robust risk management.
The Role
As a Prison-Based Social Worker, you will be at the heart of the justice system, working directly with prisoners to facilitate change and manage public safety. Your core responsibilities will include:
* Case Management: Engaging in Integrated Case Management (ICM) to ensure seamless support from custody to community.
* Assessments: Conducting high-quality, evidence-based risk assessments.
* Report Writing: Producing detailed reports for parole boards and other statutory bodies.
* Intervention: Developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs and risk profiles.
Requirements
To be successful in this post, you must possess specific training and experience in forensic risk assessment tools.
* Risk Assessment Expertise: Fully trained and experienced in LS/CMI, SARA, and RM2000.
* Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with the relevant professional body (SSSC).
* Experience: Proven track record of working within a prison or criminal justice setting.
* Availability: Ability to start ASAP.
Key Details
* Pay Rate: £38 - £40 per hour (dependent on experience).
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* Contract Length: 6-9 months (Maternity Cover).
* Location: West Lothian.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a high-paying contract in a specialized field. You will work within a supportive team, sharpening your forensic assessment skills while making a tangible impact on the rehabilitation process.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.