Social Work Assistant - FLK13498
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,780.00 to £37,523.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Falkirk Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FLK13498 |
Summary
Job Advert
Join Falkirk Justice Services as a Social Work Assistant
At Falkirk, we are proud and passionate about the work we do. Our workforce is driven by values that promote human rights, social justice, and professional integrity. We celebrate diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve.
We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and ambitious Social Work Assistant to join our Assessment and Case Management Team. This is a full-time, permanent post offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of individuals involved in the justice system.
About the Role
As a Social Work Assistant, you will work closely with justice social workers and partner agencies to deliver tailored interventions and support to individuals subject to community sentences and post-release licence supervision. You’ll play a key role in helping clients make positive changes and reduce offending behaviour.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working collaboratively within a team.
- Ideally has worked with adults and young people involved in the criminal justice system.
- Understands the complex factors influencing offending behaviour.
- Is competent in the use of IT and Microsoft
- Has well established written and verbal communication skills
Why Choose Falkirk Justice Services?
Hear directly from our team about their experiences: Watch our video
We are committed to building a dynamic, forward-thinking workforce that makes a real difference. Our practice is rooted in trauma-informed, relationship-based, and strengths-focused approaches.
We foster a culture where staff feel valued, included, and empowered to be their best. As a learning organisation, we promote openness, creativity, and continuous development.
What We Offer
- A supportive team environment
- Regular reflective supervision
- Opportunities to shape service delivery and contribute to wider Council and partnership initiatives
- Bespoke training and career development pathways
- Generous annual leave and flexible/mobile working arrangements
- Competitive salary
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and employee benefits
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
Interested?
For more information, please contact: Rebecca Young or Ananda Hummel, Assistant Team Managers
01324 506464 (Main Office)
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