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Justice Support Worker
Part-time position 18.75hours per week
£22,660 - £23,869 per annum
South Lanarkshire / Glasgow (Hybrid working – home and hub)
Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within our AYE Service, the AYE service supports those at the early stages of the Justice System who have problematic substance use. The service takes a public health approach to justice and encourages recovery and community integration.
The service works in partnership with Justice Social Work and the South Lanarkshire ADP and provides a community alternative to remand for individuals appearing at South Lanarkshire Courts, Police Scotland Custody Suites or being diverted from prosecution.
You will assist in the delivery and development of the day to day running of Bail Supervision, Arrest referral and Diversion services under the direction of the Team Leader and Community Justice Manager. You will be involved in the assessment and appropriate monitoring/support of service users, including home visits. You will be responsible for the management of data relating to service users, preparing written reports for Social Work and the Sheriff Court and liaison with other agencies.
All posts require the ability to use initiative and organise workload within a pressurised environment. Knowledge of the Justice system, substance misuse, homelessness and/or complex needs and of the relevant services available in South Lanarkshire area would be an advantage. Relevant experience within Justice services as well as partnership working is desirable. The successful applicants will be flexible and proactive in their approach and sensitive and confident in their ability to assist service users.
Sacro services work with individuals involved in offending, anti-social behaviour and substance misuse issues. Experience in social care and working with offenders is desirable. A relevant qualification at SVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable but training will be provided. We are actively seeking i ndividuals with lived experience in recovery or within the Justice System and would encourage you to apply. Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post. Along with satisfactory references.
A driving licence will be required and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.
We welcome applications on a part time basis (which must include Sunday morning), and we offer some great benefits including 31 days annual leave allowance, family friendly and flexible working policies. We offer excellent training and development opportunities and a good pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
If you share our values and want to help us to support people and make a positive change in their lives, please contact us.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion in relation to this post please contact Emma or Alex on 0141 248 1763.
Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities
Sessional workers are required for our Intensive Support Packages services operating in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Ayrshire, Edinburgh and the Lothians.
To join this team, you will need experience of working with offenders and/or working in a social care setting.
This work is challenging and rewarding. You will need to have a non-judgmental value base, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be flexible to meet the changing needs of our services. You will also need to be able to work as part of a team and to agreed plans.
Hours are sessional, as required, and shifts include evenings and weekends.
A valid driving license and access to a car are essential for this post.
Hours of work are as and when required.
Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will be a requirement for the above posts for which Sacro will cover the cost.
We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life and v alue diversity from all sections of the community.