ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 31 May at 11:55pm.
Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.
Location: Brandon Gate, Hamilton
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £31, - £31,
Social Work Assistant – Justice Women’s Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Justice Women’s Service, and we are looking to recruit a full time Social Work Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. The Women’s Justice Service provides tailored, trauma informed supports to women across South Lanarkshire who have found themselves involved with the justice system. The key aim of the service is to support women involved with the Justice System to reduce elements of risk, improve wellbeing and to achieve positive destinations.
The successful candidate will co-facilitate weekly Women’s Hubs in locations across South Lanarkshire and provide one to one support and assessment as required. The successful candidate will also provide input into the ongoing development of the service. Please note the role requires availability on at least three of four days from Tuesday to Friday.
The role requires a strong value base with a non-judgemental approach; excellent relationship building skills; an ability to work with partner agencies; strong verbal and written communication skills and a pro-active approach to problem solving.
The successful candidate should have a sound knowledge of trauma informed practice and experience of working with women in vulnerable situations, preferably but not necessarily within the justice system.
The successful candidate should have an HNC or other relevant equivalent qualification in health and social care.
Applicants should be willing to undertake any necessary training required for the role.
For further information or to discuss this opportunity please contact Santosh Dade, Fieldwork Manager, at
Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents
1. Please study the job profile and detail your skills, knowledge and experience that would be relevant to the role of Social Work Assistant in the Women's Justice Service
2. This role involves partnership working, often with a number of different agencies involved in one case. Can you describe a situation where you have worked on a multi-agency basis; what your contribution was and what outcomes were achieved?
3. Can you outline what in your view are the main challenges facing women involved with the justice system and how would you seek to address these challenges in the role of Social Work Assistant in the Women’s Justice Service?
4. Can you give an example of when you have worked in a flexible, imaginative manner to support a service user? Explain what actions you took and why as well as any positive outcomes achieved?
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5. Are you entitled to work in the UK (Please use standard wording on other application forms for applicant providing ID)?
6. Are you barred from working with adults (please use standard wording for Protection of Vulnerable Groups)?
7. Do you hold an HNC or other relevant equivalent qualification in health and social care?
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 Scotland Act .
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.