SWRK - G2 Placement Supervisor

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 18 November 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.

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Location: Auchentibber Resource Centre
Hours: 29.83hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: to be discussed during interview
Salary / Hourly Rate: £18.85 - £19.35 per hour

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. Justice Services in South Lanarkshire are committed to a public health approach to supporting people in conflict with the law.

Justice Social Work Services in South Lanarkshire are recruiting a Placement Co-ordinator to join the Unpaid Work Service.

The Unpaid Work Service works alongside and monitors individuals who are subject to a court disposal of a Community Payback Order with an Unpaid Work or Other Activity Requirement.

The Unpaid Work Service is delivered over 7 days and 4 evenings. The post is based at Auchentibber Resource Centre, Blantyre but the successful applicant will be required to travel, to various locations throughout South Lanarkshire.

A Placement Co-ordinator plays a key role in ensuring people undertaking unpaid work hours are allocated appropriate placements and undertake work which benefits the community. A Placement Co-ordinator is responsible for assessing all requests for assistance which may be submitted by individuals, community groups, schools or any other group or organisation requiring assistance. This assessment includes important consideration in relation to health and safety.

A Placement Co-Ordinator’s responsibilities also include undertaking daily duty, which is associated with allocating placements, supporting Placement Supervisors, responding to any emergencies associated with group placements and effectively managing risk and needs to promote Public Protection.

A Placement Co-ordinator undertakes responsibilities associated with all aspects of the delivery of group placements. This may include managing matters associated with machinery, vehicles, work sites. A Placement Co-ordinator is also a key holder and has responsibility for opening and closing the Unpaid Work base at Auchentibber.

A Placement Co-ordinator is line-manager to Placement Supervisors and will provide supervision and manage staff matters including absence monitoring in accordance with South Lanarkshire Council’s policies and procedures.

A Placement Co-ordinator reflects social work values in terms of honesty, integrity, compassion and trauma informed practice.

A Placement Co-ordinator requires good organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead. Effective communication, IT skills and confidence in talking with a wide range of people is required for this post. It is important the successful applicant can promote the benefits of the Unpaid Work Service to potential beneficiaries and answer any questions they may have. Resilience, time-management, and problem-solving skills are key as the Unpaid Work Service can be a fast-paced working environment with competing demands.

The ability to be flexible, think on your feet, make decisions, act quickly and re-prioritise are all skills which would support you in this post.

The successful application will join the current staff group which includes 3 Placement Co-ordinators, 1 Wellbeing Co-ordinator and 1 Evening Workshop Co-ordinator. Existing staff will provide…