Job Overview
South Lanarkshire Council Children and Justice Services are recruiting a temporary Fieldwork Manager for a period of 6 months. The post holder will provide strategic managerial oversight for key areas of Justice social work, including Pan‑Lanarkshire Court Services, Recovery‑Orientated Justice Services (ROJS), Whole System Approach (WSA) (18‑25), and Unpaid Work Services (UPW).
The role requires a background in strategic service delivery and planning, and implementation of national and local Justice strategies across South Lanarkshire’s Justice Services.
Location and Working Hours
Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton.
Hours: 35 hours per week, temporary for 6 months.
Work pattern: Monday – Thursday 8:45 am – 4:45 pm, Friday 8:45 am – 4:15 pm.
Salary
£67,430 – £68,470 per annum.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic managerial oversight for Justice Social Work, leading on the strategic management of Justice Services.
Play a pivotal role in delivering the national community justice strategy and vision for justice priorities.
Qualifications and Experience
* Prior line management and leadership experience.
* Experience in social work management.
* 5 years post‑qualifying experience in a statutory social work setting.
* Background knowledge of Justice Services, including experience with Pan‑Lanarkshire Court Services, ROJS, WSA, and UPW.
* Non‑Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of Level 2 and allocation to the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) information system.
Application Process
Please submit your application by no later than 27 May 2026. Answers to the following questions should be sent via email to claire.borden@southlanarkshire.gov.uk by 27th May 2026 at 12 noon, and uploaded under supporting documents:
* Describe how your skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to the role of Fieldwork Manager.
* Select three key national priorities for Justice and explain how you would implement strategies across South Lanarkshire Justice Services.
* Do you have 5 years post‑qualifying experience in a statutory social work setting?
* Have you previously held a social work management role?
* Do you agree to undertake ViSOR and overseas criminal record checks if required?
Legislative and Disclosure Requirements
This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020 and is a regulated role with children under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to offer.
Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years must provide an overseas criminal records check.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups within the workforce. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
Benefits
* Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
* Option to join Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
* Up to 33 days of annual leave.
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
* Occupational sick pay.
* Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave and enhanced parental leave.
* Employee discounts, including cinema reductions.
* Additional support: Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program.
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