Social Worker at Fife Council

Job Summary

Social Worker – Full time, on site at Brunton House, Cowdenbeath. Salary: FC8 (£43,437.09 – £47,604.34) with a 36‑hour work week, permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Undertake risk assessments and liaise with police and other social work colleagues.
• Prepare Justice Social Work Reports (JSWRs) for court and manage release licences and Supervised Release Orders.
• Prepare reports for the Parole Board, Scottish Courts Service, MAPPA, Scottish Government and Scottish Prisons Service.
• Develop and implement risk assessment and management plans in line with service policy.
• Supervise individuals convicted of sexual offences and others who pose a high risk to the community.
• Ensure supervision complies with National Throughcare Guidance for Justice Social Work Services.
• Apply best‑practice principles to individual risk management and supervision action plans addressing offending behaviour.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Experience as a qualified social worker with knowledge of Justice Social Work.
• Understanding of National Outcomes and Standards.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting and act as a case manager.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of social work values.
• Willingness to travel throughout Fife and beyond as required.
• Completion of Post‑Registration Training and Learning CPL over the first registration period.

Additional Requirements

• Access to the Multi‑Agency Public Protection System (MAPPS) – must undergo Non‑Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at Level2 or higher, with ongoing review in line with Home Office standards.
• Register with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment.

Application Documents

Applicants must provide a Supporting Statement outlining how their skills and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications. A CV is not sufficient. The Supporting Statement should be uploaded in the section marked ‘upload résumé’.

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