An exciting opportunity has opened up in the Lanark Children’s Services Locality for Social Worker roles. We offer a great environment in which to work with clear career progression, an emphasis on promoting team members' health and well-being, and opportunities for flexible working.
We have a visible and accessible management team who pride themselves on offering quality monthly supervision through reflective, open, and strengths-based support
We are passionate about social work and take pride in our profession. We promote a culture that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Staff are encouraged to enhance their skills, innovate to find solutions, and continually develop as professionals.
To apply for a Social Worker post you will have knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance together with an ability to assess and manage risk. You must have a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW or other recognised Social Work Qualification. You must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
For more information about the post please contact Mary Morrison (Fieldwork Manager) via e-mail mary.morrison@southlanarkshire.gov.ukmailto:mary.morrison@southlanarkshire.gov.uk"> mary.morrison@southlanark…;
Hours: 35 per week
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £39,235 - £45,184
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When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following as:
* Please study the job profile and detail the knowledge, skills and experience you hold that would make you a suitable candidate for this post.
Detail a time when you have achieved positive outcomes when working with an individual or family and explain how the positive outcomes were achieved?
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
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 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.
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Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
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