SWRK G3 1888 - Social Worker (Throughcare) - 1888-406678314
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £19,617.00 i £22,592.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hamilton, ML3 7JA |
| Cwmni: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1888-406678314 |
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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 on their release from custody. This is a challenging and rewarding role combining public protection with rehabilitation for individuals with often complex needs at a crucial stage in their desistance journey.
Duties of the post include forming productive relationships with service users prior to release and while in the community; completing Throughcare Assessment for Release on Licence (TARL) reports for the Parole Board and supervision of statutory licences including for individuals subject to MAPPA up to Level 2 and Category 3.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to provide a professional service to our service user groups. We would welcome applications from registered Social Workers and from Final Year Degree in Social Work Students looking to start their career as a Social Worker in the Justice Services. Final year students must be qualified within 2 months of submitting their application form.
You will have a Social Work degree with knowledge of Justice Services and a clear understanding of risk assessment and management. The ability to priorities your workload and sound assessment and writing and communication skills are also essential for this post. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems. You will be committed to working with our service users in a pro-active and non-judgemental manner in the community to address their risks and needs and promote public safety.
South Lanarkshire 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.
Hours: 17.5 per week
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £19,617 - £22,592
View the Social">https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/16970/swrk_-_social_… Worker job profile
When completing the application process please ensure that you answer the following questions:
- Please study the job profile and detail your skills, knowledge and experience that would be relevant to the role of Social Worker in a Justice locality team.
Can you give an example of when you have been required to respond unexpectedly to the changing needs of either a service user you managed or the service you have worked for, and how you managed this?
Justice Social Work involves a high level of partnership working often with a number of different agencies involved in one case. Can you describe a situation where you have worked on a multi-agency basis; what your contribution was and what outcomes were achieved?
What in your view are the key challenges facing people in conflict with the law and how would you seek to address these challenges in this role?
For further information on this role contact Euan Lloyd, Fieldwork Manager, on euan.lloyd@southlanarkshire.gov.ukmailto:euan.lloyd@southlanarkshire.gov.uk">euan.lloyd@southlanarkshire…;
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post is considered Regulated Work working with adults and children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with adults or children.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk">https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.di… for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
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