Team Leader (Justice) - Grindlay Court Social Work Centre - 11981_1760697647

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Edinburgh is seeking a Team Leader for its Justice Services. This role involves managing a team, providing professional leadership, and working with various partners in the justice sector. Candidates must hold a Social Work qualification recognized by the SSSC and possess excellent communication skills. The position supports a culture of inclusivity and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified to register with SSSC.
• Strong understanding of National Outcomes and public protection.
• Membership in the PVG Scheme or update check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee your team within the justice system.
• Provide leadership and support to your team.
• Collaborate with partners across justice services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Education

Social Work qualification recognised by SSSC

Job description

Overview

Team Leader, Grindlay Court Social Work Centre, Edinburgh Justice Services

Salary: £54,476 - £65,184. Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks. Two permanent posts:

• Team Leader, Justice Practice Team
• Team Leader, CISSO, Crane and SAVOLO

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of interventions, including established accredited group work programmes. We are implementing Trauma Informed Care, Safe & Together™ and Restorative Justice practice models and interventions across our services.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable to the Sector Manager for the management, professional oversight and organisation of your team, offering an integrated range of social work services in the justice system.
• Provide professional leadership, support and direct supervision to your team.
• Work with a range of partners across all justice services to deliver services.

Qualifications and requirements

• A Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of National Outcomes and Standards and public protection.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment and to contribute to an inclusive culture that values and respects diversity and lived experience.
• PVG Scheme membership or update check is required for this post as it is regulated work with children and/or protected adults; where applicable, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required for time spent outside the UK in the last 5 years. An unconditional offer is subject to satisfactory completion of these checks.

How to discuss the role

If you would like to have an informal discussion about these posts and the services provided by the teams, please email:

• [e-mail] (Justice Practice Team)
• [e-mail] (CISSO, Crane and SAVOLO)

Other information

• We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.
• We are changing the interview approach to behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based assessment, reflecting Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility.

We aim to bring the best people into our roles, not only for their skills and experience but also for their approach to work.

We are happy to talk flexible working.