East Lothian Council · Musselburgh, Scotland · £42k–£46k
This is a live UK-based role at East Lothian Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 2 October 2026. Listed as open until 5 November 2026.
Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £22.76- £25.36 Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale. Post 1 Days and hours of work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Flexi time is applicable. To start asap. Post 2 Days and hours of work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start 12th December 2026. At East Lothian Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives while helping to create safer and stronger communities. As a Justice Social Worker, you'll work alongside individuals to support positive change, reduce offending, and promote rehabilitation, balancing support with public protection. We are committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice and value the importance of building meaningful relationships that empower people to achieve better outcomes. You'll be part of a supportive and experienced team that works collaboratively with partners across health, housing, community justice, and the third sector to deliver high-quality services. East Lothian offers the chance to work in a forward-thinking service where innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement are encouraged. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or seeking to further develop your career in justice social work, you'll be supported to grow your skills and expertise while contributing to a service that makes a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. Join us and help shape positive futures through social work that changes lives. Home / Hybrid Working Consideration Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. Please Note: All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis. Job Details To work as a member of the Justice Social Work Team providing a social work service throughout East Lothian within the requirements of relevant legislation, national standards, policies and guidelines. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered f…
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