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Swrk g3 1888 - social worker (throughcare) - 1888-406678314

Hamilton
South Lanarkshire
Social worker
Posted: 5 July
Offer description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (17.5 hours per week), permanent Social Work post in the Justice Throughcare team in South Lanarkshire.

The Justice Throughcare Team provides supervision, risk management, support, and intervention for individuals upon their release from custody. This role combines public protection with rehabilitation for individuals with often complex needs at a crucial stage in their desistance journey.

Responsibilities include forming productive relationships with service users prior to release and in the community; completing Throughcare Assessment for Release on Licence (TARL) reports for the Parole Board; and supervising statutory licenses, including for individuals subject to MAPPA up to Level 2 and Category 3.

We seek a committed and enthusiastic individual to provide a professional service to our service user groups. Applications are welcomed from registered Social Workers and from Final Year Degree in Social Work students aiming to start their careers in Justice Services. Final year students must qualify within 2 months of submitting their application.

Applicants should have a Social Work degree with knowledge of Justice Services and a clear understanding of risk assessment and management. Strong workload prioritization, assessment, writing, and communication skills are essential. Experience with electronic case recording systems is required. The candidate must be proactive, non-judgemental, and committed to working with service users to address risks and needs while promoting public safety.

South Lanarkshire Justice Services require all successful applicants to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum level 2 due to access to the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) system.

Hours: 17.5 per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £19,617 - £22,592

View the job profile.

When completing the application, please answer the following questions:

* Describe your relevant skills, knowledge, and experience for a Social Worker role in a Justice locality team.
* Provide an example of responding to changing needs of a service user or service, and how you managed it.
* Describe your experience working on a multi-agency basis, your contribution, and outcomes achieved.
* What are the key challenges faced by people in conflict with the law, and how would you address them?

For further information, contact Euan Lloyd, Fieldwork Manager, at euan.lloyd@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via email.

Note: CVs are not accepted. Additional information can be uploaded under supporting documents.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and is regulated work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with adults or children. Successful candidates will be required to join or update the PVG Scheme. For more info, visit disclosure Scotland.

Candidates must provide a foreign police check for periods spent abroad and any employment gaps.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports the Armed Forces Community Covenant. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements and for veterans meeting the same criteria.

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