Social Worker

Fife Council

Social Worker managing complex cases in the Throughcare teams for individuals convicted of sexual offences. Performing assessments, preparing reports, and supervising individuals under supervision requirements.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeCowdenbeath • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £43,437 - £47,604 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Throughcare teams are responsible for the supervision of adult men subject to post release supervision of individuals convicted of sexual offences and those who pose a high risk to the community.
The successful candidates will be expected to manage a diverse, complex and challenging caseload.
Undertaking risk assessments and associated liaison tasks with Police and Social Work colleagues.
Prepare Justice Social Work Reports (JSWRs) for Court and manage release licences and Supervised Release Orders.
Prepare reports for Parole Board, Scottish Courts Service, MAPPA, Scottish Government and Scottish Prisons Service.
Prepare risk assessments and risk management plans as per service policy and to ensure that these are rigorously implemented.
Supervision of individuals convicted of sexual offences and those who pose a high risk to the community. Ensure that those supervised in line with the National Throughcare Guidance for Justice Social Work Services.
Apply best practice principles to the development, implementation and review of individual risk management and supervision action plans that address offending behaviour.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
Knowledge and understanding of Justice Social Work.
Previous experience of working as a qualified Social Worker.
Knowledge of National Outcomes and Standards.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary setting and operating in a ‘case manager’ role.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Knowledge and understanding of social work values.
Ability to travel throughout Fife and beyond as required.
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.
Due to the requirement to access the Multi-Agency Public Protection System (MAPPS), successful applicants will be required to undergo Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of Level 2. Ongoing review of this vetting level will be required in line with agreed Home Office standards. With the implementation of MAPPS imminent, applicants must agree to undertake the vetting process as access will be a necessary part of their role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk AssessmentPreparation Of Justice Social Work ReportsRisk Management PlansSupervised Release OrdersMulti-Agency Public Protection System (MAPPS)

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsPrioritisation Skills

Certifications

Registration With The Scottish Social Services CouncilNon-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2