The Person 

• The posts have a blended approach of working in the office, in the community, and from home. The pattern of working hours will be determined for individual remits and the needs of those we support and the team. 
• Previous experience of working within a Justice setting would be advantageous, however is not essential. 
• You must have knowledge and understanding of the Justice Social Work role, and be aware of National Outcomes and Standards. 
• We are a trauma informed, forward thinking service who strive to deliver a person centred approach. As such, it is essential your social work values are in line with this approach. 
• You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work well with partner agencies.
• You should also be able to organise and prioritise your workload, and be confident with report writing. 
• While the role with be based in a team, you may be required to travel throughout Fife (and out with Fife on occasion). 
• You must have a Degree in Social Work or equivalent and you must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council 
• As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration. If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you`re registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

If you would like to find out more about the work we do, please have a look at our X (formerly Twitter page) at @fcjusticesw.

Further Information 

• Role Profile - when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile 
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.  See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. 
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services 
• Directorate Information - Council Department information  
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For further information please contact Allison Stewart - [email protected]