Senior Social Worker - STR07728

Job Description

Stirling Council's Justice Social Work Service are able to offer an exciting opportunity for a permanent, Senior Social Worker to join the Prison Based Social Work Team in the new purpose built facility for women, HMP Stirling.

HMP Stirling opened to women in June 2023 and accommodates up to 104 women with high risk and complex needs. We are seeking a dynamic person who is committed to work with women in custody using a gender specific and trauma informed approach which recognises the complexity of women's needs. We are also seeking someone who is motivated to support women in their journey through custody to better prepare them for resettlement in their communities.

We are seeking a senior social worker who will carry a small caseload as well as having responsibility for supporting the day to day running of the team. Duties will include case management tasks including attending ICMs and writing reports for the Parole Board, providing staff supervision and coordination of day to day practice and service delivery. We are seeking a social worker who is skilled and passionate about working with women involved in the Justice system. A good understanding of risk management and the legislative framework underpinning Justice Social work is required.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work within a small, motivated team to provide a proactive and quality social work service to women in custody. We work in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service and community based social work teams to manage and support all women subject to supervision on release. We also have a number of local priorities which include working with pregnant women and new mothers, programme delivery and supporting young women.

All applicants must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and hold a degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.

This is a permanent position working 35 hours a week.

If you would like to have a discussion about this vacancy, please contact Seona Cooper, Team Leader on 01786 835391 or 01786 233950.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for children and adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.

It is Stirling Council's policy to ask that you pay for this.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern. If you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our utmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit here
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme