Social Worker - Justice Services - Fixed term until 31/01/2028 Grindlay Court Social Work Centre We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us as Social Workers in the Justice Practice Team. Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development. Candidates must have a Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and be registered, or eligible to register with the SSSC. The role involves the assessment of risk and supervision of individuals subject to Court Orders and post-release supervision. The preparation of Justice Social Work Reports and associated additional assessments; Contribute to the ongoing assessment of risk in relation to child and adult protection. To be responsible for a caseload and engage with individuals on a statutory basis, including those subject to deferred sentence and the supervision of a range of statutory orders including Community Payback Orders and post release licences Take a key role in contributing to a range of multi-agency forums in the assessment and management of risk including Risk Management Case Conferences, Child and Adult Protection discussions and Case Conferences and Integrated Case Management meetings Undertaking all work in line with relevant legislation, National Outcomes and Standards, public protection and other departmental policies, practices and procedures. Assessment and report writing - Supervising and responding to service users in the community and in custody - Contributing to multi agency risk and safety planning and management - Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a good understanding of National Outcomes and Standards and public protection, be willing to work in a dynamic environment and to contribute to an inclusive culture that values and respects diversity and lived experience. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as 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 of whom are currently underrepresented. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. View Social Worker Job Description View Social Worker Person Specification