Social Work Team Manager

Adult Social Care; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Scotland seeks a qualified Team Manager for their Criminal Justice Service. This full-time role requires experienced social workers to provide supervision, operational oversight, and manage cases. The position offers hybrid working, competitive pay, and various benefits including mileage reimbursement and free training. Candidates must have a Social Work Degree, SSSC registration, and relevant experience in criminal justice. Apply through Randstad Care for this opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Mileage reimbursement

Free healthcare, medical, and financial advice

Unlimited referrals incentive

Free training

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with a focus on criminal justice.
• Registered with SSSC and approved by PVG.
• Experience in senior or management roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to staff in high-risk casework.
• Manage cases to meet court deadlines and statutory compliance.
• Liaise with law enforcement and justice services.
• Contribute to local strategies for reducing re-offending.

Skills

Supervision

Operational Oversight

Case Management

Collaboration with Law Enforcement

Education

Social Work Degree

SSSC registration

PVG approval

Job description

Are you a qualified and experienced social worker looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking for a step up in your career or just a new challenge?

Randstad are recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to join South Lanarkshire Council as a Team Manager for their Criminal Justice Service. This is a full‑time role offering a competitive pay rate.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive rates of pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision and weekly pay
• One dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive – a £300 voucher for each referral (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, structured supervision to staff, particularly high‑risk casework
• Operational and casework oversight – allocate cases effectively and manage workload to meet court deadlines
• Guide staff in high‑priority areas such as assessment and management of violent and registered sex offenders (often via the MAPPA framework)
• Monitor quality of Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWR) and case files to ensure statutory compliance
• Lead chair of reviews for Community Payback Orders (CPOs) and Risk Management Case Conferences
• Ensure compliance with the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2005
• Manage and monitor team budgets, avoiding overspend and ensuring efficient resource use
• Implement new national initiatives such as “Diversion from Prosecution” and changes to “Throughcare” (post‑release supervision)
• Liaise with Police Scotland, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and the Courts
• Contribute to the Community Justice Partnership to develop local strategies that reduce re‑offending
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary meetings regarding Child and Adult Protection where justice service users are involved

Qualifications

• Social Work Degree
• SSSC registration
• PVG approval
• Experience in Criminal Justice
• Senior/Management experience

For more information or to apply, please contact Hannah.
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