Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 09 July 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: £31,761.26 to £34,914.86 per year pro rata

Working Pattern: 18 Hours over 3 days 6 hours per day

Location: Buckhaven Burgh Chambers

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

• As a Justice Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting people involved with Justice Services by carrying out assessments, managing cases, and helping improve outcomes for individuals, families, and the wider community. You’ll work closely with partners across social work, health, education, police and the voluntary sector to ensure people receive safe, effective and person‑centred support.

• What You’ll Do

• You will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• Coordinating and managing a caseload, using electronic recording systems accurately

• Assessing needs and risks, and contributing to more complex assessments

• Developing and contributing to case management plans

• Writing clear, informed reports with recommendations

• Maintaining regular contact with service users

• Supporting independence, inclusion, and positive outcomes

• Working collaboratively with partner agencies

• Ensuring risk assessment and risk management underpin all interventions

The Person

• Essential skills and experience include:

• Experience working in a relevant setting

• Knowledge of professional practice models, guidelines and information‑sharing protocols

• Strong communication, problem‑solving and report‑writing skills

• Ability to provide a consistent, effective service

• IT competence and confidence using electronic systems

• Understanding of equality, diversity and empowerment in practice

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

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

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For Further Information Please Contact: Margaret.Collins@fife.gov.uk