New criminal justice social work posts in Wick, Dingwall and Inverness
The Highland Council is excited to recruit to a range of Criminal Justice Social Work posts in Wick, Dingwall and Inverness.
This is an opportunity to join our small team of passionate individuals who are committed to reducing reoffending and promoting social inclusion.
Within our team you really can make a difference that will have positive lasting effect upon our communities.
We are seeking ambitious and enthusiastic professionals to work with individuals on community payback orders and to deliver sex offender and domestic abuse perpetrator programmes.
Health and Social Care is central to building sustainable, connected communities. We want our communities to thrive and be safe in the Highlands and alongside our community justice partners our ambition is to reduce and stop offending.
Our communities are unique, and our stunningly diverse geography boasts city, towns, villages as well as truly remote locations that will inspire and invigorate. There are endless opportunities within the 26,484 square miles that is the Highland Council.
If you are dynamic and ambitious for positive change, with the belief that person-centred focus is key to ensuring that individuals get the right service at the right time, then this is a fantastic opportunity, and the Highland Council would love to hear from you.
Our staff are our most valuable asset and we invest in them to excel in their role, mentoring and encouraging staff towards continued professional development, whether starting out in the field or coming to us as an experienced Social Worker. We offer an excellent employee benefit package and flexible working patterns including both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. A relocation package of up to £6,500 may be available click here for further information.
You will have a Social Work Degree or appropriate alternative qualification. You may also have specific justice training in LS/CMI and the MF:MC and Caledonian programmes This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Highland Council.
For further information and to apply visit https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highland-council/jobs/social-worker-criminal-justice-wick-inverness-212708