SLA13289 - Team Leader (Justice) - SLA13289
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Awst 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £46,973.00 i £47,685.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Various Locations across South Lanarkshire, ML3 0AA |
| Cwmni: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SLA13289 |
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Job Description
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.
The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire.
In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.
Requirements
Exciting opportunities have arisen in South Lanarkshire Justice Social Work for Team Leaders. We have four full time, permanent Team Leader vacancies in Justice Localities and the Unpaid Work Service. We are looking for skilled and motivated Team Leaders with recent experience of Justice Social Work and a wider knowledge of issues around the strategic Justice Social Work environment.
There are three posts available in locality teams – Hamilton, Lanark and Cambuslang/Rutherglen – and in our Unpaid Work service. Preferences for different placements can be discussed at interview and a final decision will be taken thereafter and communicated to successful candidates. The post holder will be expected to maintain the high standard of service already established; to further develop the potential of the teams; take a lead role in the development of Justice Services and be accountable for team performance. These are varied, challenging and rewarding posts involving managing qualified and para-professional social work staff; allocation and monitoring of work within teams; chairing reviews and planning meetings up to and including MAPPA 1 level; maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); liaising with the wider service and partner agencies and promoting good practice within the team and wider service.
The successful candidate must hold a degree level qualification in Social Work or equivalent. The post requires the successful candidate to be SSSC registered. The successful applicant would be required to undertaken Non Personal Police Vetting level 2 as part of a requirement to use ViSOR. For further information or discussion in relation to the post please contact Euan Lloyd, Fieldwork Manager, at euan.lloyd@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Responsibilities
ViSOR Vetting
South Lanarkshire Justice Services require all successful applicants to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of level 2. This is due to the requirement to access the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR ) information system.
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Regulated Work with Protected Adults
This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
The Individual
As an employee of the Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Please apply online.
All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.
Equal Opportunities ;and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
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