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South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.
The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire.
In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.
Social Work Resources are committed to providing services for children, young people, families, adults and older people who are in need of care and protection.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Self-Directed Support (SDS) Review Team in Adult and Older People's Services. We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic permanent part-time Social Worker. The SDS Review Team are a specialist team, reviewing SDS packages for both supported people and carers, to achieve best personal outcomes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with a variety of partners, including supported people, their families and unpaid carers, as well as care providers and commissioned services. The ability to provide professional advice and guidance to individuals, families and groups within the community is a crucial component of the role. The successful candidate will require to have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to complete all formal, informal reports and case notes which need to be of a high standard. Previous experience working within statutory roles within locality social work would be beneficial. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds and be able to gain their trust, in order to help them get the best from our services. They will be able to deal with a variety of situations where tact, patience and understanding will be needed, along with the ability to assess and cope with these situations in a sensitive and non-judgmental way.
Weekly working pattern will be alternate Wednesday’s, and every Thursday, Friday.
Qualifications
You must hold degree in Social Work or equivalent and should have at least 1 year post qualifying experience.
Shortlisting will take place on 25th June and interviews will take place in person on 14th July .
Closing Date: 23rd June
For further information about the post, potential applicants are encouraged to contact Allen Richmond, SDS Review Team Leader up to the point of closing at :
Hours: 17.5 per week
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £22, - £22,
View the Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order .
This post is considered a Regulated Role working with Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act,. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with adults.