Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Are you a qualified and experienced social worker looking for a new challenge? Look no further… Randstad are recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to join Low Moss's Prison Service as a Justice Social Worker. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate. Benefits:
Hybrid working Competitive rates of pay Mileage reimbursement Supervision Weekly pay One committed and dedicated point of contact An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply) A full range of free training available Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available Responsibilities:
Completing Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) assessments, which are the standard tool in Scotland for assessing risk and need. Contributing to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) for high-risk individuals, ensuring that police and community services are prepared for a prisoner's release. Assessing the suitability of a prisoner's proposed home address for parole or home leave. Preparing detailed dossiers for the Parole Board of Scotland to inform decisions on early release.

Leading or contributing to ICM meetings, which bring together the prisoner, their family, and prison staff to plan the sentence and eventual release. Providing updates to the courts regarding an individual's progress if they are serving a specific order. Coordinating with community social workers to ensure "seamless through care." This includes arranging housing, addiction support, and mental health referrals. Managing the legal requirements for prisoners who will be under compulsory supervision for up to 12 months post-release.

Offering support to short-term prisoners (those serving less than 4 years) who are not legally required to see a social worker but request help with resettlement. Working one-on-one with prisoners to address the "criminogenic needs" (factors like substance abuse, anger management, or pro-criminal attitudes) that led to their incarceration. Facilitating or co-facilitating accredited group programs aimed at reducing reoffending. Utilizing a trauma-informed lens to engage prisoners who may have significant histories of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences).

Managing cases where there are concerns about the children of prisoners, including liaising with external "Children and Families" social work teams. Helping maintain or rebuild positive family ties, which is a proven factor in reducing the likelihood of reoffending. Requirements:
Social Work Degree SSSC registration PVG

Experience:

Criminal Justice If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon. Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.

If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS?

This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.