VACANCY DETAILS
Job Title: Social Worker HMP Addiewell
Company Name: West Lothian Council
Location: Addiewell
Hours / Days Of Work: 36 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £45,349 - £49,779 per year
Job Description:
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Due to an increase in Statutory duties within HMP Addiewell, West Lothian Council’s Justice Services are looking to recruit 2 x Qualified Social Worker’s to compliment an existing well established, experienced and high functioning team.
Your responsibilities will include working with statutory prisoners, mainly serving long-term sentences of 4 years and over. Duties will include report writing, undertaking various risk assessments, attendance & participation in the Integrated Case Management process (ICM), involvement in the MAPPA process, undertaking Circular 18 assessments, offering the provision of a duty service, undertaking pre-release duties and participating in the provision of structured therapeutic work.
Experience and Qualifications:
It is essential that you hold a BA in Social Work or other approved recognised Social Work qualification and are registered or eligible for registration with the SSSC.
Experience of using LSCMI, RoSH, SARA, SA07 & RM2000 risk assessment tools is desirable. Previous experience of working with this client group, either pre or post qualification, is also desirable.
Application Process:
via the link below
Closing Date: 08/10/2025
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