Overview
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 20 October 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £41,972.91 to £45,990.00
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Based at Dunfermline City Chambers
Job Details
We are excited to offer a permanent Social Worker post within the Dunfermline Justice Team. Our team supports men involved in offending behaviour who are subject to statutory orders imposed by the Court. The team also represent Justice Social Work within Dunfermline Sheriff Court. We are committed to building on trauma-informed practice and developing programs and opportunities for men within their communities and to promote desistance from further offending behaviour.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare Justice Social Work Reports (JSWRs) and other assessments to inform sentencing decisions.
* Provide professional advice to courts on community-based disposals and supervision options.
* Manage and supervise Community Payback Orders (CPOs), including unpaid work, supervision, and programme requirements.
* Deliver structured interventions tailored to individual needs, including domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health support.
* Undertake comprehensive risk assessments using validated tools.
* Contribute to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and develop risk management plans.
* Monitor compliance and respond to breaches of statutory orders.
* Work in partnership with police, health, housing, and third-sector organisations.
* Participate in case conferences, reviews, and integrated planning meetings.
* Share information appropriately to support public protection and individual outcomes.
* Uphold the principles of trauma-informed, person-centred practice.
* Comply with legislation, national standards, and local policies.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development and evaluation.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
* Experience in justice social work or related field.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and MAPPA guidance.
Desirable
* SA07 training in risk assessment and management.
* Caledonian programme training for working with domestic abuse perpetrators.
Skills and Competencies
* Strong assessment and analytical skills.
* Ability to build trust and motivate individuals to change.
* Effective communication and report writing.
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Further Information
* Role Profile - when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria. Role Profile available at: www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/roleprofile
* How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote behaviours in the workplace. See the How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
* Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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Note: We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8 October from 10am – 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet hiring managers and learn more about vacancies and the local government application process.
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