Social Worker – Criminal Justice – GLA06730 Full Time

Job Description

Social Work Services is looking to recruit to the post of Social Worker within the Criminal Justice Sector. Applicants must possess a Diploma in Social Work (or Social Work equivalent). This job offers a crucial role in safeguarding communities and reducing offending within the community. Working with often very vulnerable individuals with complex needs, we require to work effectively across the Glasgow Health & Social Care Partnership in order to secure better and positive outcomes for individuals subject to statutory orders. We work with a broad range of partners within justice services including Police Scotland, Court, Health and voluntary services with the aim being to promote and engage clients in effective offence focused work, preventative and recovery supports and early interventions to reduce the risk of re-offending.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

The appointment is subject to your obtaining registration with the Scottish Social Services Council, and if you are not already registered this must be completed within 6 months of appointment. Continued registration is an essential requirement of your employment.

These posts are accepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Only existing employees of Glasgow City Council or one of its Arms Length External Organisations can apply for this vacancy.

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

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