Children, Education and Justice Services
Senior Social Worker - Justice Services
Domestic Abuse Services - Grindlay Court Social Work Centre
Salary: £44, - £52,
Hours: 36 per week
Contract: Fixed term to 31/8/26 (potential secondment opportunity)
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join us as Senior Social Worker in Domestic Abuse Services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work within a professional, dedicated and supportive team and service.
Accountable to the Team Leader, the post holder will: ensure a high quality of practice is provided and maintained, appropriate services are delivered to meet service users' needs within the Council's statutory obligations, policies and procedures; provide professional support, supervision and leadership to a group of staff, whilst maintaining a direct involvement in social work practice; represent and promote the Council at multi-agency meetings, with local community groups and be a department representative at a range of information sharing and risk planning forums.
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. Domestic Abuse Services support colleagues across Justice and deliver the accredited Caledonian Men's Programme intervention.