Caseworker - B1

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.  

Disclosure Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government working on behalf of Scottish Ministers. You will be part of a trusted team delivering essential public protection services. Our mission is to safeguard people and support national priorities, including Children and Young People, Fair Work, Communities, Human Rights and the wider economy.  

As a Caseworker at Disclosure Scotland, you will play a pivotal role within the National Barring Service - an essential function of this executive agency of the Scottish Government. Our work underpins safer, fairer recruitment practices by providing criminal record checks, managing the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, and making critical decisions on behalf of Scottish Ministers about who should be barred from working with vulnerable groups. 

We receive referrals from multiple sources including employers, professional regulators, and UK police forces. We gather information from different organisations and apply a structured decision-making approach to decide whether someone should be included in the barred lists. 

This work requires adherence to the legislative framework, guidance, the ability to critically analyse complex and diverse information, and apply professional judgement to make defensible decisions on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

This work is professionally and personally rewarding and is a critical part of Scotland’s public protection strategy. Applicants should be aware that some of the information considered while carrying out duties can be distressing in nature.