Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 10 December 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 29 November 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC6 £31,761.26 - £34,914.86

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Brunton House, Cowdenbeath

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.

Job Details

As a Justice Worker, you will play an important role in the assessment, case management and support of individuals involved with the justice system. You will work directly with service users to identify needs, assess and manage risks, develop action plans and deliver interventions that promote positive change, independence and social inclusion.

Working collaboratively with social workers, partner agencies and other professionals, you will contribute to a coordinated, person-centred approach that supports individuals to address challenges, build on their strengths and reduce the risk of further offending.

The role involves managing cases, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports and ensuring that interventions are focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for individuals and their communities.

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and resilient individual with relevant experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships. You should demonstrate a commitment to equality, inclusion and supporting people to achieve lasting positive change.

The Person

To be considered for this role, applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Considerable experience of working in a relevant social work, social care or support setting.
• Knowledge of professional practice models, standards, relevant policies, procedures and available resources.
• Experience of joint working with other professionals and partner agencies.
• Knowledge of relevant guidance, information-sharing protocols and reporting responsibilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills, including the ability to maintain accurate case records.
• Effective report-writing, analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience of interpreting information and data.
• Knowledge of approaches that empower individuals, promote independence and support positive outcomes.
• Understanding of the role of families and carers and their impact on health and wellbeing.
• Experience of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience of using a range of interventions when working with individuals and groups.
• Ability to deliver a consistent, effective service and apply sound professional judgement.

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

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• 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 more information, please contact: Gillian Dewar, Gillian.Dewar@fife.gov.uk