INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
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*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP
NLC11 £43, - £48, (NLC12 £46, - £51, for eligible Senior Practitioners)
North Lanarkshire Council has a plan. As one of Scotland’s largest local authorities we are focussed on delivering quality Social Work services that put the people in our communities first.
Our Social Workers have a vital role in helping us deliver quality services which promotes and delivers both high standards and best value, creating prosperity, achieving social justice and importantly, meets the needs of people within our communities. This can only happen if we have the right people with the right skills, abilities and attitude.
We currently have opportunities for an experienced Social Worker to join our team based within Shotts Prison. We are looking for people who have a sound value base, can demonstrate a commitment to providing safe, effective and person-centred support and are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for North Lanarkshire’s most vulnerable people.
To apply you must hold a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and post qualifying experience. We are looking for people who possess excellent communication and writing skills, have a sound value base and can demonstrate they have the skills and abilities to gain trust and confidence to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes. If you want to join one of our high performing social work teams in North Lanarkshire, we would love to hear from you.
You will be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and you will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.
In return we can offer you a positive professional working experience with a commitment to continuous professional development including access to senior practitioner status, if you are eligible, and training and support to help you transition into your new role with us. As a newly qualified worker you will become part of the early integration of a supported year for Newly Qualified Social Workers where you will receive individual, person-centred support to promote your development and evidence your practice in accordance with the SSSC Standards for Newly Qualified Social Workers. In addition, you will have access to our Early Professional Development Programme and dedicated training and support both from our Talent & Organisational Development Team and your own Social Work team to ensure you transition successfully from a student to a Social Work practitioner.
This post is temporary until 13/02/26 due to maternity leave cover.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.