Development Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £52,392 - £53,177

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer to support and enhance the delivery of public protection arrangements across Lanarkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening partnership working, improving governance, and supporting the effective management of risk posed by individuals who present a significant risk of serious harm to the public.
Working closely with Police Scotland, Scottish Prison Service, Health, Social Work, Housing and other partner agencies, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and  implementation of the Multi-Agency Public Protection System (MAPPS) on a pan-Lanarkshire basis, ensuring compliance with national guidance and best practice.
As MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer, you will:
•    Support the development, implementation and review of MAPPA/MAPPS policies, procedures and protocols
•    Monitor, analyse and report on performance information, audits and quality assurance activity
•    Assist in the delivery of training, awareness raising and continuous improvement initiatives across partner agencies
•    Support the implementation of national guidance and recommendations arising from inspections and reviews
•    Contribute to project work aimed at improving public protection practices and outcomes
Knowledge of public protection frameworks and risk management processes.
•    Experience of analysing data and producing reports to support service improvement.
•    Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
•    NPPV level 3 vetting approval (to be completed upon recruitment)
•    Experience of delivering training or facilitating workshops.
Experience working within MAPPA, MAPPS, Justice Social Work, Community Safety or a related public protection setting.
•    Experience of project management, audit, quality assurance or service development.
•    Experience of developing training material
If you have the relevant skills and experience and are passionate about supporting people in conflict with the law, then we would love to hear from you.
If further information would be beneficial contact should be made with Claire Borden (Interim Service Manager) claire.View the MAPPA Development Officer job profile.
Please detail any degree, professional qualification, or relevant experience you have in social work, criminal justice, community safety, public protection, or a related field.
# Please provide examples of any training, coaching, mentoring, or presentations you have delivered, including the audience and subject matter.
# Please outline any management or supervisory experience you have in a relevant field, including responsibility for staff, resources, or service delivery.
# Describe a time when you developed, reviewed, or improved a policy, procedure, or working practice. How did you identify the need for change, engage stakeholders, and ensure successful implementation?
# Please Apply online -  All correspondence will be via your email address
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and Adults.
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 12 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. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
Up to 33 days annual leave
Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)