Social Worker – Justice Services (Secure Setting)
2 days ago
Addiewell
Social Worker – Justice Services (Secure Setting) Location: West Lothian Pay Rate: £42 per hour Contract: Full-time, temporary (6 months) Hours: 36 hours per week (typically between 8:00am – 5:00pm, flexibility available) Start Date: April 2026 Seven Resourcing are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a specialist Justice Services team within a secure custodial environment in West Lothian. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role where you will work with individuals serving long-term sentences, supporting risk management, rehabilitation, and safe reintegration into the community. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work services, undertaking risk assessments, contributing to multi-agency processes, and supporting complex case management. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of individuals serving long-term sentences (4+ years), • Complete comprehensive risk assessments using tools such as LSCMI, RoSH, SARA, SA07, and RM2000, • Prepare detailed reports to support case planning and decision-making, • Participate in Integrated Case Management (ICM) and MAPPA processes, • Carry out pre-release planning and assessments, including Circular 18 reports, • Deliver structured interventions and contribute to therapeutic work, • BA in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification), • Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), or eligibility to register, • Experience working with complex and high-risk individuals, including those convicted of violent or sexual offences, • Strong understanding of risk assessment frameworks and tools (LSCMI, RoSH, SARA, SA07, RM2000), • Ability to work within strict security procedures and guidelines, • Disclosure Scotland (Level 2) clearance required At Seven Resourcing, we connect skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can make a real difference. With nearly a decade of industry expertise, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and a reputation for award-winning service, we provide continuous support, career development, and access to rewarding roles that align with your experience and aspirations.