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Qualified Social Worker - Justice / Youth Justice & Children & Families Team

Are you a skilled, trauma-informed Social Worker passionate about preventing youth offending, supporting young people in the justice system, and keeping families together? Randstad Social Care is seeking a qualified, proactive Social Worker to join a collaborative Justice / Youth Justice and Children & Families team in West Dunbartonshire. This role bridges the interface between statutory children's safeguarding and youth justice interventions, delivering high-impact, whole-system approaches to support young people and their families, while enjoying comprehensive travel and accommodation support.

Responsibilities

• Youth Justice & Divergence Casework: Deliver structured, evidence-informed interventions under the Whole System Approach (WSA) and Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) frameworks to prevent offending and reduce re-offending among young people.
• Risk & Needs Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk, need, and vulnerability assessments (such as START:AV, CARA, or AssetPlus/YLS) alongside standard GIRFEC assessments, balancing public safety with youth rehabilitation.
• Statutory Safeguarding & Court/Hearings Work: Prepare defensible, high-quality reports for Children's Hearings and the Sheriff Court, providing evidence-led recommendations on care, supervision, and youth justice outcomes.
• Family & Community-Based Support: Work intensively with young people, parents, and carers to de-escalate crisis points, address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and strengthen family resilience.
• Multi-Agency Partnership: Partner closely with Police Scotland, Education, Children's Reporter (SCRA), NHS adolescent mental health teams, and third-sector youth justice partners to implement robust, multi-agency action plans.

Qualifications

• Professional Registration: Active registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) (or registered with Social Work England with eligibility to switch).
• Vetting: Valid membership in the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme for working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Education: Recognised Degree or Diploma in Social Work (BA Hons, DipSW, MSc).
• Experience: Proven post-qualifying statutory experience working within Youth Justice, Justice Social Work, or statutory Children & Families services in Scotland or the wider UK, with demonstrable knowledge of child protection, youth diversion, and court/hearings procedures.

What do we offer

• Travel & Accommodation Support: Full assistance with sourcing and funding accommodation and travel arrangements if commuting or relocating for the contract.
• Competitive Pay: Outstanding hourly rate with {{}} weekly payroll.
• Flexible Working: Weekday and hybrid working flexibility tailored to suit your schedule.
• Professional Development: Free continuous training courses to support your CPD and maintain your SSSC registration.
• Dedicated Support: A single point of contact at Randstad to guide you throughout your placement.
• Referral Bonus: £300 in vouchers for every qualified colleague you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme.

Employment Details

• Location: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
• Contract Type: Temporary / Locum (Full-Time )
• Contract Duration: Minimum 3 Months (Strong possibility of extension)
• Working Hours: Full time

How to Apply If you are an adaptable, dedicated Social Worker ready to make a lasting difference in youth justice and family safeguarding, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV via the apply button. For a confidential chat, reach out directly to Kristina Gardiner on 0131 240 0887 or email .

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.

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