Permanent Social Worker

5 x Permanent Fulltime Positions - Court Team, Justice Pathways Service & Justice Practice Team
Edinburgh Justice Services are seeking to recruit 5 enthusiastic individuals for the role of Justice Worker. These posts will support the delivery of services designed to promote community safety through the delivery of effective interventions and credible alternatives to custody. Assessment and support for people appearing at Court from custody and presenting at the Court Social Work Office, including providing reports to Court.
Supervising people subject to Bail Supervision and supporting them to comply with the conditions of their bail.
Providing community outreach support.
If you would like to have an informal chat about these posts, please contact:
Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a good understanding of the needs of people within the Justice system, be willing to work in a dynamic environment and to contribute to an inclusive culture that values and respects diversity and lived experience.
Candidates will have an SVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.