Group Manager (Transitions and Community Justice) – Paton Street – SBO07632 Full Time

Job Details

Grade: 12A

Salary: £58,821.15 – £61,540.39 per annum (pay award pending)

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours – 35

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Role Purpose

A rare opportunity exists to join Scottish Borders Council as Group Manager (Transitions and Community Justice).

The role includes leading on Throughcare Aftercare, Youth Justice, Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, Justice Social Work and Community Justice.

We are looking for an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic individual, who can demonstrate compassionate leadership.

We offer flexible working opportunities and would welcome a discussion around options to promote work/like balance.

Essential

Degree in Social Work OR Diploma in social work Or equivalent

SSSC Registration essential

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to John Fyfe at [email protected]

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.