Team Leader (Justice Services)

Job Description

Role – Team Leader (Justice Services)
Location – GCHSCP Justice Services, 80 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, G5 8LN
Contract Status – Permanent

Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!

The Public Protection Team in Justice Services focuses on meeting the demand of managing Registered Sexual Offenders subject to a Community Payback Order. We are currently recruiting for one Team Leader that will lead this team in preparation for the introduction of the Multi-Agency Public Protection System (MAPPS).

The role of the Team Leader is to supervise and develop Social Work staff in this area of work, practicing within the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) framework. Experience of managing MAPPA cases, and training in risk assessments (RM2K and SA07) are essential for this role.

As this is a city-wide resource, applicants should have the ability to work flexibly across various locations. Applicants must have a developed and up-to-date working knowledge of current practice issues within the field of Public Protection, they should also have a keen interest in the development of staff and service delivery within this area of work.

There will be a requirement to ensure staff are meeting key performance indicators and adhering to the compliance and governance arrangements of the multi-agency information management tool, Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) and in preparation for MAPPS.

Applicants must either possess a Degree / Diploma in Social Work (or Social Work equivalent). Please refer to the Person Specification for full details of the required qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies that are required for the above role.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above role will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is an essential requirement for this role. If you hold a non UK qualification you must be registered before applying for this post. If you hold a UK qualification you must either be already registered or have applied within 3 months and be registered within 6 months from your start date. Please note as part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are currently not required to pay SSSC fees.

These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Interviews will take place week commencing 20 April 2026

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact: Angelene Brown, Service Manager by email: angelene.brown@glasgow.gov.uk

 

 

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Further Information

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