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Justice Social Worker

Job in East Lothian, East Lothian, EH21 8GR, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Randstad Care
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35 - 40 GBP Hourly GBP 35.00 40.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you a qualified and experienced social worker looking for a new challenge? Look no further… Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Lowmoss HMP in their Criminal Justice Service.

This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate. Benefits:
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:
Providing regular, structured supervision to staff, particularly regarding high-risk casework. Operational & Casework Oversight Ensuring the appropriate allocation of cases and managing the overall workload to meet court deadlines. Guiding staff in high-priority areas, including the assessment and management of violent and registered sex offenders (often via the MAPPA framework). Monitoring the quality of Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWR) and case files to ensure they meet statutory requirements.

Taking a lead role in chairing reviews for Community Payback Orders (CPOs) and Risk Management Case Conferences. Ensuring the council meets its legislative duties under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2005. Managing and monitoring specific team budgets to ensure there are no overspends and that resources are used efficiently. Implementing new national initiatives, such as "Diversion from Prosecution" or changes to "Through care" (post-release supervision).

Liaising with Police Scotland, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), and the Courts. Contributing to the Community Justice Partnership to develop local strategies that reduce reoffending. Participating in multi-disciplinary meetings regarding Child and Adult Protection where justice service users are involved. Requirements:
Social Work Degree SSSC registration PVG

Experience:

Criminal Justice LSCMI trained 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.
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