CRANE Case Coordinator

Job Description

CRANE Case Coordinator – Job Overview

CRANE Offender Accommodation Service, Justice Services – responsible for managing people assessed as presenting a high risk of harm within a residential unit. The role works closely with Justice Services Social Workers and professionals from other agencies to help residents transition back into the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Work a variable rota shift pattern, including weekday, weekend and overnight (sleep over) shifts.
• Support residents to link back into the community and manage their transition from prison.
• Develop effective working relationships with Justice and wider social work services, partner agencies (Scottish Prison Service, Police, Health and Housing).
• Ensure service follows operational procedures and maintains public protection standards.
• Contribute to multi agency risk management planning and facilitate sharing of information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) Social Services plus SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare (SCQF7) or equivalent.
• Experience in residential work and supporting people with offending histories.
• Demonstrated ability to create service cultures that prioritise residents’ needs while maintaining public protection.

Additional Information

Salary: £34,452 to £40,501 (pro rata for part time). Hours: 0 hours contract. Sleep over, weekend and unsocial hour enhancements apply.

Health and safety checks: This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. An Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required for those who have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Contact

Lynne Newlands, Deputy Manager, CRANE Services –