Overview
36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
About the role
Due to an increase in Statutory duties within HMP Addiewell, West Lothian Council’s Justice Services are looking to recruit 2 x Qualified Social Worker’s to complement an existing well established, experienced and high functioning team.
HMP Addiewell was opened in December 2008 and is a male maximum security prison run by Sodexo Justice Services. This position offers opportunities for partnership working with Sodexo Justice Services and with other prison and community-based services with a view to working closely with residents to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and their communities.
Responsibilities
* Work with statutory prisoners, mainly serving long-term sentences of 4 years and over.
* Report writing, undertaking various risk assessments, and attendance & participation in the Integrated Case Management process (ICM).
* Involvement in the MAPPA process, undertaking Circular 18 assessments, and offering the provision of a duty service.
* Undertaking pre-release duties and participating in the provision of structured therapeutic work.
Qualifications and requirements
* Essential: BA in Social Work or other approved recognised Social Work qualification and registration or eligibility for registration with the SSSC.
* Understanding of the challenges of the client group and willingness to work with individuals who have committed violent and sexual offences.
* Desirable: Experience of using LSCMI, RoSH, SARA, SA07 & RM2000 risk assessment tools; previous experience with this client group (pre- or post-qualification).
* Adherence to Sodexo Justice Services’ security policies and procedures.
Operational notes
The posts are based within the Prison Based Social Work team in HMP Addiewell but the successful candidate may be expected to work across the wider Justice Services to meet service requirements.
Registration and PVG
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulates you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment by West Lothian Council.
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