Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system? Do you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can empower positive change and contribute to safer communities in Glasgow? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and supportive Criminal Justice Social Work team. This is your chance to utilise your skills and expertise to provide vital support, assessment, and intervention to individuals navigating the complexities of the justice system, helping them to reintegrate successfully and build brighter futures. Read on to discover more about this rewarding role and how you can become a valued member of our team in vibrant Glasgow.
Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:
... - Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.
- Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise.
- Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development.
- Pension Scheme: Contributory pension.
- Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs).
- Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay.
- Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Criminal Justice Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Glasgow. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive social work services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, focusing on assessment, support, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality social work assessments to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
- Utilise the SARA v3 risk assessment and LSCMI tool effectively to inform case planning and risk management strategies.
- Develop and implement person-centred support plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and other relevant agencies.
- Work collaboratively with criminal justice partners, including police, courts, and prison services.
- Provide advice and guidance to service users and their families on a range of issues, including mental health, substance misuse, accommodation, and employment.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of group work and other interventions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on Carefirst or Carejust, adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
- Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to effective information sharing.
- Keep abreast of relevant legislation, policy, and research in the field of criminal justice social work.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW).
- Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
This could be the perfect position in which to realise your career goals.
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Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?
If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Leah Rowley on 0131 240 0887 or email for a confidential discussion. If you are happy to move forward with the process and are successful to be put forward for this role, a conversation can also be arranged with the Manager to discuss the details about the position further. This gives you the opportunity to ask more questions and to assess if this is the right role for you.
Being a preferred supplier to numerous local authorities and NHS trusts, we can give you access to a wide range of vacancies.
Are you thinking about a change in your career? Whether you are an existing locum or you are new to the locum market and are exploring your options, we have opportunities that are exciting, well paid and flexible.
I have over 21 years experience recruiting within the healthcare market. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you!
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