Social Worker

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 20 October 2025

Closing Date:  Tuesday 14 October 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £41,972.91 to £45,990.00

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Based at Dunfermline City Chambers

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.  Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.  More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

We are excited to offer a permanent Social Worker post within the Dunfermline Justice Team. Our team supports men involved in offending behaviour who are subject to statutory orders imposed by the Court. The team also represent Justice Social Work within Dunfermline Sheriff Court. We are committed to building on trauma-informed practice and developing programs and opportunities for men within their communities and to promote desistence from further offending behaviour. 

Key Responsibilities:

As a Justice Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

Court and Sentencing Support

• Prepare Justice Social Work Reports (JSWRs) and other assessments to inform sentencing decisions.

• Provide professional advice to courts on community-based disposals and supervision options.

Supervision of Community Based Disposals

• Manage and supervise Community Payback Orders (CPOs), including unpaid work, supervision, and programme requirements.

• Deliver structured interventions tailored to individual needs, including domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health support.

Risk Assessment and Management

• Undertake comprehensive risk assessments using validated tools.

• Contribute to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and develop risk management plans.

• Monitor compliance and respond to breaches of statutory orders.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Work in partnership with police, health, housing, and third-sector organisations.

• Participate in case conferences, reviews, and integrated planning meetings.

• Share information appropriately to support public protection and individual outcomes.

Professional Standards and Values

• Uphold the principles of trauma-informed, person-centred practice.

• Comply with legislation, national standards, and local policies.

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development and evaluation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

• Experience in justice social work or related field.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and MAPPA guidance.

Desirable:

• SA07 training in risk assessment and management.

• Caledonian programme training for working with domestic abuse perpetrators.

Skills and Competencies

Strong assessment and analytical skills.

Ability to build trust and motivate individuals to change.

Effective communication and report writing.

Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Further Information

• Role Profile - when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria - Role Profile

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"We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline.  This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more."

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