Social Worker - Justice Services
Grindlay Court Social Work Centre
Salary: £40, - £47,
Hours: 36 hours
4 Posts: Justice Practice Team
2 Posts: Justice Pathways Service (JPS)
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us as Social Workers in the Justice Practice Team and Justice Pathways Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work within professional, dedicated and supportive teams, and service.
Four successful candidates will join our Justice Practice Team (JPT). This team undertakes a range of statutory social work tasks with individuals in contact with the Criminal Justice System, in accordance with National Outcomes and Standards for Social Worker Services in the Criminal Justice System in Scotland. This includes the supervision and assessment of people subject to Court Orders and supervision in the community following release from prison.
Two successful candidates will join our Justice Pathways Service (JPS). The overall remit of the team is to deliver a service that is responsive to the risks and needs of men affected by complex trauma and/or substance use. These posts would be especially suitable for Social Workers with a particular interest in Trauma Informed Practice, Early Intervention and Groupwork.
Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of interventions, including established, accredited, group work programmes. We are implementing Trauma Informed Practice, Safe & Together™ and Restorative Justice practice models and interventions across our services, and are establishing a Women's Centre, in partnership with NHS Lothian, to reduce barriers and meet the needs of women involved in the justice system.