Criminal justice social worker Job at Randstad (Edinburgh)

Justice social worker

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Social Worker to join a dynamic te...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

March 09, 2026

Requirements

LS/CMI (Levels of Service/Case Management Inventory) trained
Experience in either RoSH (Risk of Serious Harm) training or SA07 & RM2000 (Structured Assessment of Risk and Need/Risk Matrix 2000)
Experience in preparing TARL (Throughcare, Aftercare, Resettlement, and Licensing) reports
A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW)
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job Responsibility

Undertaking comprehensive social work assessments and interventions with a diverse caseload of offenders
Developing and implementing effective risk management plans, focusing on reducing reoffending and promoting public safety
Working collaboratively with a range of multi-disciplinary teams, including prison staff, probation officers, psychologists, and healthcare professionals
Providing support and advocacy for offenders, addressing complex needs such as substance misuse, mental health issues, and family breakdown
Contributing to parole board reports and other statutory processes

What we offer

Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle
Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement
Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise
Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
Pension Scheme: Contributory pension
Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay
Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required

Fulltime

Social Worker - Justice Services

You'll be working directly with courts, providing crucial support and supervisio...

Location

United Kingdom , Falkirk

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

March 09, 2026

Requirements

A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW)
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job Responsibility

Prepare and present reports to the Sheriff Court, including Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWRs) and other relevant assessments
Provide supervision and support to individuals on statutory orders, such as Community Payback Orders and Drug Treatment and Testing Orders
Manage a diverse caseload, assessing risk and need, and developing intervention plans
Liaise with a wide range of partners, including police, courts, prisons, and third-sector organisations
Advocate for individuals, ensuring their rights are protected and their needs are met throughout the legal process

What we offer

Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle
Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement
Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise
Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
Pension Scheme: Contributory pension
Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay
Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required

Domestic Abuse Intervention Worker

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the organisation to provide adm...

Location

United Kingdom , Haddenham; Buckinghamshire

Salary:

29000.00 GBP / Year

Cranstoun

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Full driving license and access to your own vehicle for work 5 days a week
Demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users
Experience from domestic abuse, offender rehabilitation, or mental health backgrounds
Strong case management expertise
Passion for behaviour change

Job Responsibility

Provide administration to support Domestic Abuse case management interventions
Make contact and work on a one-to-one basis with perpetrators to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and link to complementary services
Work alongside existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, intervention plan, addressing identified needs and risks, and promoting understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours
Work closely with the IDVA’s to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved
Deliver one-to-one psychosocial interventions with high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse, aiming to reduce long-term risk to current and future victims/survivors, and children
Support individuals to make meaningful changes, contributing to improved quality of life and safer outcomes—helping offenders move away from the criminal justice system

What we offer

Extensive training will be provided which may include the opportunity to gain accreditation for working with perpetrators of DVA
All client related travel will be reimbursed

Fulltime

Domestic Abuse Intervention Worker – Perpetrators

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the organisation to provide adm...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxfordshire

Salary:

29000.00 GBP / Year

Cranstoun

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Full driving license and access to your own vehicle for work 5 days a week
Demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users (e.g., domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse, offending)
Experience from domestic abuse, offender rehabilitation, or mental health backgrounds
Strong case management expertise
Passion for behaviour change

Job Responsibility

Make contact and work on a one-to-one basis with perpetrators to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and link to complementary services
Work alongside existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, intervention plan, addressing identified needs and risks, and promoting understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours
Work closely with the IDVA’s (integrated partner support) to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved
Deliver one-to-one psychosocial interventions with high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse, aiming to reduce long-term risk to current and future victims/survivors, and children
Support individuals to make meaningful changes, contributing to improved quality of life and safer outcomes—helping offenders move away from the criminal justice system

What we offer

All client related travel will be reimbursed
Extensive training will be provided which may include the opportunity to gain accreditation for working with perpetrators of DVA

Fulltime

Justice Social Worker

Are you a qualified and experienced social worker looking for a new challenge? A...

Location

United Kingdom , East Lothian

Salary:

35.00 - 40.00 GBP / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

Social Work Degree
SSSC registration
PVG
Experience: Criminal Justice
LSCMI trained

Job Responsibility

Providing regular, structured supervision to staff, particularly regarding high-risk casework
Operational & Casework Oversight
Ensuring the appropriate allocation of cases and managing the overall workload to meet court deadlines
Guiding staff in high-priority areas, including the assessment and management of violent and registered sex offenders (often via the MAPPA framework)
Monitoring the quality of Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWR) and case files to ensure they meet statutory requirements
Taking a lead role in chairing reviews for Community Payback Orders (CPOs) and Risk Management Case Conferences
Ensuring the council meets its legislative duties under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2005
Managing and monitoring specific team budgets to ensure there are no overspends and that resources are used efficiently
Implementing new national initiatives, such as "Diversion from Prosecution" or changes to "Throughcare" (post-release supervision)
Liaising with Police Scotland, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), and the Courts

What we offer

Competitive rates of pay
Mileage reimbursement
Supervision
Weekly pay
One committed and dedicated point of contact
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
A full range of free training available
Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

New

Cj qualified social worker

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a flexible locum opportunity? A...

Location

United Kingdom , Paisley

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

March 09, 2026

Requirements

Social Work qualification
Registered with SSSC in the Social Worker part of the Register
Car driver
LSCMI trained

Job Responsibility

Locum social worker to work in Criminal Justice Services
Court reports
Case management

What we offer

Flexible hours
Competitive rate of pay
Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
Contributory pension
Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required
Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact
Weekly payroll

Fulltime

New

Justice Social Worker

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our dynamic c...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

March 09, 2026

Requirements

A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW)
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job Responsibility

Conduct comprehensive assessments of needs and risks
Develop and implement effective care plans
Provide one-to-one and group support
Prepare reports for court and other agencies
Participate in multi-agency meetings
Maintain accurate and timely case records

What we offer

Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle
Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement
Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise
Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
Pension Scheme: Contributory pension
Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay
Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required

New

Justice social worker

Are you a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a passion for criminal ...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

March 09, 2026

Requirements

A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW)
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
be able to manage challenging situations
be person centred
can work as an individual or part of a team
caring
competent at dealing with all stakeholders
critical thinking
emotional intelligence

Job Responsibility

Conduct in-depth Caledonian Assessments with men convicted of domestic abuse offenses, adhering to the core principles and standards of the Caledonian System
Analyze complex information to identify risk, need, and protective factors related to the perpetration of domestic abuse
Formulate clear and concise assessment reports, providing recommendations for intervention and risk management
Liaise and collaborate with a wide range of professionals, including probation officers, police, and other agencies
Participate in multi-agency risk assessment conferences (MARACs) and other forums to ensure a coordinated response to domestic abuse
Maintain accurate and detailed case records in accordance with service policies and procedures
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of our domestic abuse services

What we offer

Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle
Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement
Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise
Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
Pension Scheme: Contributory pension
Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay
Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required

Fulltime

Criminal justice social worker

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 23, 2026

Expiration:
March 09, 2026

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