ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm.
Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.
Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £67,430 - £68,470
South Lanarkshire Council Children and Justice Services are recruiting to their Justice Service Fieldwork Manager Team.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide strategic direction and operational oversight to the public protection section of our service.
The post holder will have leadership experience and be able to lead on a range of Justice services including, MAPPA, Throughcare, Courts, Whole Systems Approach and Recovery Orientated Justice Services. Justice Services are committed to a learning culture through strong with the assistance of performance management data and as Fieldwork Manager you will require to take forward dedicated aspects of quality assurance and service improvement.
As part of the Justice senior management team you will play a pivotal role in ensuring we are able to deliver the ambitions of the national community justice strategy and vision for justice priorities.
The role requires a background knowledge and understanding of LSCMI risk assessments, MAPPA and statutory social work processes. In addition you will be able to demonstrate an ability to make complex decisions and communicate them to a range of staff and stakeholders whilst upholding social work values.
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.
If you are interested in this post and would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Claire Borden
on Claire.borden@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
View the Fieldwork Manager job profile.
Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents.
Please study the job profile and detail your skills, knowledge and experience that would be relevant to the role of Fieldwork Manager:
* Can you give an example where you have required to lead on a project/work plan that required strong leadership skills. What skills did you demonstrate and what is important to be an effective leader in social work today
* Justice Social Work involves a high level of partnership working. Can you describe a situation where you have worked on a multi-agency basis; what your contribution was and what outcomes were achieved?
* Justice Social Work is operating in a complex and uncertain landscape currently. Can you explain what you see the main issues to be effecting our profession and how you would support addressing these in your role?
Screening questions:
* Do you have 5 years post qualifying experience in a statutory social work setting?
* Have you previously held a social work management role?
* SLC require all newly recruited Justice Social Work staff to undertake ViSOR vetting. This allows staff to access the Home Office System that both Police and Social Work record information pertaining the management of registered sex offenders. South Lanarkshire Justice Services are committed to the use of ViSOR and its role in public protection. To use this system you require to be vetted by completing a vetting form that asks details on sensitive personal information. Do you agree to this vetting?
If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or 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.
Please refer to for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
* To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* 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)