Social Worker (Children’s Services) – City Chambers

Job Description

Social Worker (Children’s Services) – City Chambers Job Description

Social Worker (Children’s Services) – City Chambers. Working across Edinburgh.

Salary: £40,501 – £47,639

Hours: 36 per week

We are looking for three enthusiastic social work practitioners to join our Young People’s Service (YPS) working with children and young people aged 12-18 who are in conflict with the law.

We work in partnership with children, young people and their families on a voluntary and statutory basis within both the children’s hearings and criminal justice systems. We are a team committed to supporting children and young people to realise their potential.

Responsibilities.

• Hold a varied caseload, including holding legal orders, undertaking risk assessments using START:AV and AIM 3, writing reports for the Children’s Reporter, Procurator Fiscal and Court, and delivering interventions.

Qualifications and Requirements.

• Hold a Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Registration with SSSC is required.
• Post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; candidate required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in last 5 years (you must provide). Offer subject to satisfactory checks.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued. We particularly encourage applications from under represented groups and guarantee an interview for Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria.

Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility will be assessed during interview process.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14206
• Job Category Social Services / Social Work / Social Care
• Posting Date 04/13/2026, 01:28 PM
• Apply Before 04/27/2026, 10:55 PM
• Degree Level SCQF 10 – Degree (Honours)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations City Chambers
• Contract Type Permanent
• Annual Working Duration 52 Weeks