Social Worker (Justice) – Grindlay Court Social Work Centre

Job Description

Justice Social Worker – Domestic Abuse Services

Grindlay Court Social Work Centre

Salary: £40,501 – £47,639

Hours: 36 per week

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services and ensuring a compassionate approach to people who use our services, and to supporting staff wellbeing. We offer training to support continuous professional development and deliver a broad range of interventions, including accredited group work programmes. We are proud of our innovative practice and are implementing Trauma Informed Care, Safe & Together and Restorative Justice practice models across our services.

Overview

We are seeking a Caledonian-trained social worker to join our Domestic Abuse Service working with men under statutory supervision or attending voluntarily. The post holder will undertake a range of tasks including:

• Court assessment and report writing
• Direct work with men placed on Community Payback Orders or who engage on a voluntary basis
• Co-facilitation of group work (e.g. accredited Caledonian Men’s Programme, may include evening work)
• Leading risk management and contributing to safety planning for women and children

The role is informed by a knowledge and understanding of complex trauma and its impact.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a degree in Social Work and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, understanding of National Outcomes, Standards, and public protection.

• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to an inclusive culture that values diversity and lived experience.

Legal and Compliance

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If the individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. An unconditional offer will be subject to satisfactory outcomes of these checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We 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.