Overview
Exciting opportunities have become available across South Lanarkshire. 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.
Role Details
Position title: Social Worker
Hours: 35 hours or 17.5 hours per week
Vacancy type: Permanent
Salary:£40,804–£46,991 (pro rata)
Application closing date: 30 October 2025 at 11:59 PM
Responsibilities
We expect you to apply your knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and guidance to assess and manage risk. You will work as part of a team, supporting individuals and families, and contributing to service delivery in South Lanarkshire.
Qualifications
Candidate must hold a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW or other recognised Social Work Qualification and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
Application Process
Please apply online; all correspondence will be via your email address. CVs are not accepted. Submit additional supporting materials if required.
Please ensure your application covers the following:
* Study the job profile and detail your knowledge, skills and experience that make you a suitable candidate.
* Describe a time when you achieved positive outcomes when working with an individual or family and explain how the outcomes were achieved.
Benefits
* Enrolment in an award‑winning local government pension scheme.
* Option 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 cinema).
* Cycling to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme offering practical and emotional support.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post is a regulated role working with children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with children.
Preferred candidates must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment.
Please consult disclosure process information for further details.
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
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. We are committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, as set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet the minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview.
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