Justice Social Worker - Community; Temporary

Position: Justice Social Worker - Community (Temporary)
Location:

East Lothian (Based in Musselburgh, covering Haddington, Tranent, and Dunbar)

Contract:

Temporary (ASAP - End of March 2026, potential for extension)

Hours:

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Rate:
Competitive Locum Rate

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Justice Social Worker to join a team in East Lothian. This is a fast-paced, vital role focused on public protection and supporting individuals to make positive changes.

You will manage a diverse caseload and be responsible for the preparation of Justice Social Work Reports. Your work will take you across the local authority, meeting service users in Musselburgh, Haddington, Tranent, and Dunbar to ensure local accessibility and effective supervision.

Key Requirements

LSCMI Trained:
You must be fully trained and proficient in the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory.

Qualified Social Worker:
Valid registration with the SSSC (or equivalent) and a recognised Social Work qualification.

Justice

Experience:

Proven experience within a Justice Social Work setting is essential.

Mobility:
Ability to travel across East Lothian to meet service users in various local hubs.

Flexible Working & Work-Life Balance

Hybrid Model:
Up to 40% of your working week can be spent working from home.

Compressed

Hours:

Our client is open to discussing flexible patterns; a nine-day fortnight is currently a popular and successful arrangement within the team.

Base:
Musselburgh, offering a collaborative team environment.

Requirements:

Degree in Social Work
LSCMI trained, Sara and SA07 would be desirable
Member of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly, under direction and independently where necessary
Member of the PVG scheme
Court Reports writing

Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:

Competitive rate of pay
Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required
Flexible hours, weekdays and weekends
Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
Contributory pension
Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required
Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact
Weekly payroll

If this position sounds like the next role for you, or know someone who would fit this role, please get in touch with Leigh Hamilton on (phone number removed) or email

Do you know anyone that may be interested in this role? A £300 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.

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.

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