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Grade 3 (£34,267 - £37,548*) | Fixed Term Contract (12 months), full time (35 hours per week) |  

Hybrid (two days per week in our Paisley office) 

*subject to outcome of 2025-26 pay award 

Join Scotland’s Risk Management Authority, leading the way in risk assessment and risk management practice, working to keep the public safe from the risk of serious harm.  

The Role  

As an OLR Case Worker with the RMA, you’ll provide support, advice and guidance to Lead Authorities and other partners related to the oversight of Scotland’s Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) sentence. This role involves rigorous review and evaluation of Risk Management Plans, Annual Implementation Reports, Risk Assessment Reports and Accreditation applications. You’ll be a key contact for justice agencies for advice and support, and you’ll contribute to the review, development and maintenance of of case records and databases.  

To apply for this role, you should hold a degree level qualification in a relevant discipline such as social work, psychology or law. We’re looking for you to have current knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the justice system. The ability to identify issues and suggest solutions will be crucial, and any experience in research or project management skills would be advantageous. 

The Organisation 

The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a non-departmental public body, established in 2006. A small team of less than 30, we aim to support our colleagues in as many ways as we can, embracing our values of learning, integrity, fairness and excellence. We’re currently working a 35-hour working week on a hybrid basis to allow for a better work/life balance, and we offer a flexible working policy and provide flexi time for all staff. As part of the Scottish Government, we’re pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 29 days’ annual leave plus 11 ½ public/privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you. We’re pleased to be able to offer our staff an excellent civil service pension provision.  

We really value the experience and expertise of our team. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you’re experiencing issues at work or at home. 

Application Information 

The application pack is available from our website. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by contacting our office. If you’d like a confidential chat about the position or any process queries, contact us via e-mail to arrange this with our OLR Lead, Ross.  

All applications must be submitted to us by e-mail. We don’t accept applications from agencies. 

Key Dates 

Closing date for applications: midnight, 25 May 2025 

Interview dates from: week commencing 9 June 2025