Job Description

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 4 January 2026 at 11:55PM

Location: Auchintibber Centre, Blantyre

Social Work Resources, Children and Justice Services require a supervisor to work with a variety of clients undertaking unpaid work as a condition of an order of court.

The supervisor must be able to motivate and supervise clients to undertake unpaid manual work within the community. Previous experience of supervising adults desirable but not essential as training can be given.

The ability to work outdoors is essential and basic manual skills to competent D.I.Y level and experience of operating basic gardens machinery would be desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will be required to work across all areas within South Lanarkshire. 

View the Placement Supervisor job profile

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

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• Please study the job profile and detail your skills, knowledge and experience that would be relevant to the role of Unpaid Work Supervisor in the Unpaid Work Service.
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• Can you describe a situation where you have overcome resistance or hostility to build a productive relationship with a service user. Explain the approach you took and the impact this had.
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• Please outline, in your view, what the main challenges are for people involved in conflict with the law. 
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• Describe a time when you had to deal with a conflict or difference of opinion at work, how did you deal with this?
  

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
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• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
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• Up to 33 days annual leave
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• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
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• Occupational sick pay
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• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
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• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
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• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
  

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. xkybehq All CV submissions will be disregarded.