Social Worker - Prison Based (West Lothian)

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a challenging and rewarding contract in a forensic setting? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in West Lothian to cover a maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on rehabilitation and robust risk management.

As a Prison-Based Social Worker, you will be at the heart of the justice system, working directly with prisoners to facilitate change and manage public safety. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Case Management: Engaging in Integrated Case Management (ICM) to ensure seamless support from custody to community.

• Assessments: Conducting high-quality, evidence-based risk assessments.

• Report Writing: Producing detailed reports for parole boards and other statutory bodies.

• Intervention: Developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs and risk profiles.

To be successful in this post, you must possess specific training and experience in forensic risk assessment tools.

• Risk Assessment Expertise: Fully trained and experienced in LS/CMI, SARA, and RM2000.

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with the relevant professional body (SSSC).

• Experience: Proven track record of working within a prison or criminal justice setting.

• Availability: Ability to start ASAP.

• Pay Rate: £38 - £40 per hour (dependent on experience).

• Hours: 36 hours per week.

• Contract Length: 6-9 months (Maternity Cover).

• Location: West Lothian.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a high-paying contract in a specialized field. You will work within a supportive team, sharpening your forensic assessment skills while making a tangible impact on the rehabilitation process.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.