Education & Families Manager (Social Work) - REQ06603 - 487515

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate. *Fusion Assets, NLP LLP NLC15: £64,301 - £70,398 Per Year We are looking for a creative, dynamic and restorative leader of Social Work to join North Lanarkshire Council's Education and Families Directorate as a Locality Justice Social Work Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families across our communities by leading locality-based justice social work services with compassion, innovation and strategic insight. As Locality Justice Social Work Manager, you will be a key member of the Justice leadership team, with responsibility for the operational management and leadership of Locality Justice Social Work Services within North Lanarkshire.

You will lead staff teams, oversee service performance and ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred interventions that support rehabilitation while maintaining a strong focus on public protection. You will assume a range of strategic and operational functions across the authority, specific to the provision of Justice Services locally and on a Pan-Lanarkshire basis. This will include continuous improvement, quality assurance and practice improvement and developing improved strategies for early intervention.

Your strategic leadership will ensure appropriate professional practice and staff governance arrangements, and you will work closely with Education and Family colleagues in key areas of service planning and practice development. We are looking for someone who is committed to involving service users, communities, other relevant stakeholders and partners in developing services and approaches around the needs of those involved in the justice system.

In collaboration with other managers and colleagues you will lead plans and actions to deliver improved outcomes, and support the North Lanarkshire fulfil its commitment to best practice and the innovations that will help meet the demands and challenges of 21st century Social Work provision. Line management responsibility for the post lies with the Senior Education and Families Manager (Social Work), Justice.

A professional qualification in Social Work with significant management experience within Social Work is essential. Experience in the leadership and development of modern services and knowledge of the current Social Work agenda, and statutory framework are also essential. A relevant Post Graduate Management or Leadership qualification is desirable. You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role, along with Non-Police Personnel Vetting (Level 2) and you will be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Interested in Finding Out More?

This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape and develop Locality Justice Social Work Services across North Lanarkshire. If you would like an informal conversation about the post, please contact Siobhan Hughes, Senior Education & Families Manager (Social Work) Justice, by email ( [email protected] ) to arrange a discussion. We would be delighted to hear from candidates who share our commitment to restorative, person-centred and innovative social work practice.

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm Working here at North Lanarkshire Council If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.

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