SWRK - G2 Placement Co-ordinator; Groupwork

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within South Lanarkshire Justice Social Work for a full time Groupwork Co‑ordinator. The successful candidate will work across the Justice locality teams to support the establishment and ongoing co‑ordination of a groupwork programme for individuals in conflict with the law in the South Lanarkshire area. The key aim of the role is to support those involved with the Justice System to reduce elements of risk and to support individuals to achieve positive destinations.

This is a new element of locality Justice Social Work and so the role will initially be focused on supporting the development of a groupwork programme under the guidance of management. Thereafter it will involve overseeing the logistics and organisation of the programme to ensure its effective operation. In addition, it will involve contributing to the ongoing development of the content of the programme;

liaising with external partners and agencies to form positive links with the programme and promotion and development and co‑ordination of the programme internally. It will also include supporting the facilitation of the programme as and when required.

Location: Brandon Gate, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £37,702 - £38,779

• Develop the new groupwork programme under the guidance of management.
• Oversee the logistics and organisation to ensure effective operation.
• Contribute to ongoing development of content, liaising with external partners and agencies.
• Promote and coordinate the programme internally.
• Support the facilitation of the programme as required.

• Sound knowledge of issues facing individuals in conflict with the law.
• Proven track record of co‑ordinating and developing programme work.
• Strong leadership skills and partnership working experience.
• Excellent communication and trauma‑informed practice knowledge.
• HNC or relevant equivalent qualification in health and social care.
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training required for the role.

• Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot.
• Up to 33 days annual leave and up to 10 days public holiday entitlement.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, maternity/paternity leave and enhanced leave.
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Program for practical and emotional support.

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, as well as service leavers, reservists and their families who meet mandatory criteria.

• This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
• The role is considered a Regulated Role with Adults; an offence to apply if barred from working with adults.
• Applicants will need to join the PVG Scheme or undertake an update check before a formal 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 a valid Overseas Criminal Records Check, translated into English, confirming no pending criminal record.

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. With headquarters in Hamilton, 16,000 employees and an almost £1bn budget, the council serves a diverse geographical area from rural to urban communities.