Overview
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC11: £47,484 - £52,252 Per Year (Pro-Rata for Part Time) with effect from 1st April 2026
North Lanarkshire Council has a plan. As one of Scotland's largest local authorities we are focused 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, meeting 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 are currently offering a range of exciting opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers in our Children & Families teams across North Lanarkshire. 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. 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.
Working Patterns & Locations
* Airdrie Locality - 2 Posts (Temporary)
* Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
* Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
* Bellshill Locality - 1 Post (Temporary)
* Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
* Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
* Cumbernauld Locality - 1 Post (Temporary)
* Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
* Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
* Coatbridge Locality - 3 Posts (2 Permanent 1 Temporary)
* 1 Permanent 1 Temporary (Full Time)
* Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
* Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
* 1 Permanent (Part Time)
* Monday & Tuesday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
* Wednesday: 08:45am - 12:00pm
* Wishaw Locality - 2 Posts (1 Permanent 1 Temporary)
* Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
* Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
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. 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.
For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub. North Lanarkshire Council is happy to talk flexible working and operates a Smarter Working Policy.
This role may include some duties via a Recruitment Charter. The following policies apply to applicants: Disability Confident Leader with guaranteed interview for applicants who meet essential criteria, Armed Forces Community Covenant with guaranteed interview for service leavers, veterans and families, and support for care-experienced people through guaranteed interview if eligible. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security.
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats (e.g., Large Print, Braille, Audio). To request an alternative Application Pack please telephone 01698 403151.
The following Easy Read documents help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read - My NL.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.
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