SWRK 4051 - G3 Social Worker (605748)

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 29 March 2026 at 11:59pm

Location: Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cambuslang

Hours: 35hrs or 17.5hrs per week, permanent

Salary / Hourly Rate: £40,804 - £46,991 per year, pay award as from April 2026
£42,228 - £48,633 per year

Exciting opportunities  have become available in our Hamilton, East Kilbride and
Cambuslang Children’s Services Localities 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. 

View the Social Worker job profile
[https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/16970/swrk_-_social_worker]

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?

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 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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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 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. In line with this commitment,
service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be
guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the
job profile

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
* 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)

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.  All
CV submissions will be disregarded.

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South
Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in
Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and
varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such
as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of
Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to
have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where
businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

* People - skills, learning and employability
* Place - physical infrastructure and place
* Business - business development and growth