Criminal Justice Assistant, St. Martin's House, Perth - PKC11566
| Posting date: | 11 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £34,331.00 to £37,878.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2024 |
| Location: | Perth, PH1 5UT |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PKC11566 |
Summary
Job Description
Criminal Justice Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2025) - PKC11566
£34,331 - £37,878
St. Martin's House, Perth
An opportunity has arisen for a Community Justice Drug and Alcohol Worker post within the Community Justice Social Work Team to assess, supervise and provide specialist intervention to those subject to Court Ordered Treatment.
The successful applicant will provide pre-sentence assessments to Court and a tailored and trauma informed intervention to individuals subject to Statutory Orders or licence imposed by both the Court or the Parole Board. This will be in accordance with the National Outcomes and Standards for Social Work Services in the Criminal Justice System and relevant Scottish Executive Circulars and legislation.
You will be based on a day to day basis within the Community Justice Social Work Team in St Martins House, whilst maintaining close links with the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team (IDART).
You will have the ability to work alongside team members and agencies who are involved with offenders to help support structured intervention/supervision.
You will be able to work to deadlines set by the Court, and to a standard which upholds the Court’s expectations.
You will support colleagues, offenders and their families through assessment and intervention.
You will support offenders at home, in the community and during imprisonment.
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The Individual
We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated individual.
Due to the requirements set out in the relevant legislation, it is essential that the successful candidate has experience and training in working with both alcohol and substance use issues with clients.
Experience of working with offenders, and/or working experience and knowledge of key issues within the Criminal Justice System is preferable.
You should be innovative and flexible in your approach as well as clear and concise in both your written and verbal communication.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to engage with clients and a wide range of stakeholders.
You will be able to organise your workload using a systematic approach to ensure high standards are maintained. You must be able to keep accurate and up to date records.
You should have a commitment to ongoing professional development to acquire the skills and knowledge relating to the role and developing expertise to provide support to others.
The successful candidate should have an SVQ Level 3 (or be willing to work towards this).
You will be required to accompany offenders to and from appointments, carry out home visits and do outreach work throughout the Perth & Kinross area, including rural areas, therefore you must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Sybil Gardner on 01738 444244.
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.
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As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
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