Development Worker REQ

NLC7 £ 31,541 - £34,307

35 hours per week

North Lanarkshire Council has set out an ambition to improve the lives of people who use Justice Services and the way support is provided. North Lanarkshire Council has created an exciting opportunity for an Individual who has lived experience of the Justice system to join our team in Justice within Education and Families.

In partnership with other services and agencies you will support the development of practice, culture, and systems to improve outcomes for people who are involved in Justice Services and potentially could be experiencing a variety of different issues in their life. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the wider aspirations of Justice Services to people in North Lanarkshire, through a transformation of the way support is provided.

Through your specific skills and experience you will contribute to the development of approaches and systems that deliver North Lanarkshire's Council's Justice Services Plan, with a particular focus on the Justice lived experience voice. You will encourage active involvement and participation and listen to what people say ensuring their voices are truly heard regarding the decisions that are made about their lives.

You need to have direct lived experience and knowledge of the Justice System. You should also have experience of either working or volunteering within the Justice System or Recovery Services. We are looking for individuals who already have experience of a range of engagement and participation methods including social medial and other digital tools and of service improvement activities either locally or nationally.

You need to be confident, enthusiastic and have the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of people involved in the Justice System, then this is your chance to make a real difference.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

Work Location: Community Justice Hub, Motherwell.

Work pattern: Mon
- Thurs
- Friday-

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you.

• From health and wellbeing to finances and family
• 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*
• A wide range of benefits available to you,find out more at work well NL.
• Full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

* For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

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