Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 3 June 2024

Closing Date: Sunday 26 May 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC8 £38,950.71 - £42,686.23

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Buckhaven Burgh Chambers

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

The successful candidate will hold a Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent). newly qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) will also be considered. The successful candidate will work in a busy team and will carry a varied caseload, working with adults within the justice system with a range of needs. This includes those with mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, drug-related issues and other issues.

Experience of working in Justice Services would be advantageous but not essential. However, the successful candidates should have the ability to work creatively in a solution-focused way, be a team player and show a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out a range of assessments, case management and write reports, including:

• Justice Social Work reports.
• Internal and external reviews.
• Completing referrals to alternative services.
• Completing risk assessments.
• Overall case management of Community Payback Orders.
• Attendance and participation at multi-agency meetings with colleagues in various services including Children and Families Social Work, Adults Services, the health sector and third sector agencies.
• Engaging in processes for MAPPA and MARAC.

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person

If not already registered, you are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up employment of this role and to complete the required post registration training and learning (PRTL) over the registration period.

Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent).

Knowledge and understanding of the justice system as it applies to Social Work.

You should also have a good understanding of the challenges of the client group and must be prepared to work with those who have committed violent and sexual offences.

Ability to travel within Fife and to external locations.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

For further information please contact: Margaret Collins - Margaret.collins@fife.gov.uk

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on 15th May 10am - 2pm at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.