Lead Justice Social Work Team – Unpaid Work Service

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a full-time Team Leader for their Unpaid Work Service in Scotland. This 12-month temporary role involves managing a Social Work team, overseeing statutory Justice orders, and ensuring quality service delivery. Ideal candidates should have social work management experience, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Enrollment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience of social work management or as a qualified social worker with interest in managerial roles.
• Ability to work as part of a busy team supporting people in conflict with the law.
• Recent experience of managing statutory Justice orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Justice Social Work team with qualified staff and paraprofessionals.
• Supervise staff, allocate work, and provide quality control.
• Manage a budget, analyze data, and provide reports.

Skills

Social work management

Staff leadership and development

Team work

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Social Work (or relevant equivalent)

Job description

A local government authority is looking for a full-time Team Leader for their Unpaid Work Service in Scotland. This 12-month temporary role involves managing a Social Work team, overseeing statutory Justice orders, and ensuring quality service delivery. Ideal candidates should have social work management experience, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.