Justice Social Worker - ARB

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Friday 24th July 2026

Location: Campbeltown, Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay, Argyll and Bute

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic social worker to join the Justice Social Work Team in the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay area of Argyll and Bute, based in Campbeltown. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas and the council is committed to making it a place where people want to live, work and do business.

The role offers a friendly, dynamic working culture, competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, gym and leisure centre discounts, wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for learning and career growth.

The role involves delivering the full range of statutory justice social work services, including court reports, community sentences, through care statutory responsibilities and management of MAPPA cases. You will also participate in standby or out‑of‑hour service arrangements as appropriate.

• Provide court report services as required.
• Manage community sentence and through care statutory responsibilities.
• Supervise and manage MAPPA cases.
• Participate in standby and other out‑of‑hour services.
• Maintain safeguarding and protection of vulnerable group (PVG) compliance.

• BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Committed to social work values.
• Experience with Visor access and NPPV at level 2 (or level 1/3 depending on post).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability to flexible working arrangements and job share options.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice and champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. For more information, see the Equality & Diversity Policy.