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This is an exciting opportunity to join our professionally challenging and rewarding justice service. You will carry out a range of duties in relation to the supervision of groups of 5 people with convictions, who will be undertaking unpaid work within the community. This is a seven day a week service and your working days will be subject to rota.

It is essential that you have experience of working with the public, including the delivery of a front line service, record keeping and dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. You must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing; have organisational and time management skills; and the ability to provide excellent customer service, including dealing with difficult situations.

You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative; have a positive view of the welfare of all individuals and social circumstances; and have a responsible approach to sensitive information. .

Experience of working within a social work setting, gardening and environmental work, DIY and arts and crafts is desirable. A driving licence and experience of driving a minibus (including Cat D), pick-up trucks and trailers is also desirable.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the Renfrewshire Children’s Services commitment to continuous improvement.

Availability to work weekends is essential.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funded for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

For further information or informal discussion, please contact please contact Karen Keane or Shelagh Croucher, Unpaid Worker Co-ordinators on 0300 300 1199 (option3 and option 2). Or 0141 487 4410.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.