Social Worker - DGA11458

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Social Worker (13/292)

Dumfries

£41,238 - £44,223

Justice Social Work Team East are looking to recruit a permanent social worker post, based in Irish Street, Dumfries.

Justice Social Work provides a social work service to those appearing before the criminal courts, to those who have offended and who are subject to supervision in the community, and to those in prison. As part of the Social Work Department, we are partners in the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

Our team is commitment to high professional standard of practice and continuous development; hence the requirement to replace staff developing their careers.

Significant progress has been made in the professional areas of assessment and in the delivery of change programmes that challenge offending behaviour and support change. In addition, we are partners in the management of high risk offenders through the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements. Responsible to the Senior Social Worker, you will be a member of a team that is motivated by these changes.

You will require to have good personal and professional skills and an ability to relate effectively to service users, their families, and to a range of other agencies.

You will be committed to a high professional standard of practice and continuous development, and you will have a demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to Justice Social Work. 

A Dip SW/CQSW/CSS qualification or equivalent is essential.  You must also be registered with the SSSC or be in the process of registration and willing to maintain registered status.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Successful candidates will also be subject to ViSOR NAPP3 Vetting.

Please see the job description and person specification forms for further details.

The selection process for this post will include a formal interview followed by an informal meeting with people with lived experience of the Justice Social Work service.

Informal enquires are welcomed.

Enquiries to:

Lyn Blackwell - Tel: Lyn.Blackwell@dumgal.gov.uk

Joanne Dickson -   Tel: Joanne.Dickson@dumgal.gov.uk

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