Social Worker - STR07202
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,008.00 to £45,621.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2024 |
| Location: | Stirling, FK8 2EJ |
| Company: | Stirling Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | STR07202 |
Summary
Job Description
Stirling Justice Social Work Service is currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic social worker to join the team to help deliver Core Statutory Social Work services. The post holder will work as part of a busy team to help plan, organise and manage offenders, and support the supervision of Court Orders and Licences in the community.
Duties will include providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; preparing Criminal Justice Social Work Reports for Courts, undertaking ongoing assessments and reviews; responsibility for the case management including carrying out direct intervention work and working jointly with other relevant agencies.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for providing interventions that promote desistance including delivery of accredited programmes such as Caledonian and Moving Forward 2 Change. Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous development.
The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week, we aim to provide flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of the service and promote a positive work/life balance. All applicants must be registered, or in the process of registering with Scottish Social Services Council and hold a degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification. Stirling Justice Services require all successful applicants to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of level 2.This is due to the requirement to access the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) information system.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post please contact Team Managers Seona Cooper or Chris Allan on 01786 233 950.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.
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