ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 21 June 2026 at 11:55pm.
Location: Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cambuslang.
Hours: 35 or 17.5hrs per week, permanent.
Salary / Hourly Rate: £42,228 - £48,633.
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.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
To act as a Social Worker you will:
* Have knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and guidance, and possess the ability to assess and manage risk.
* Hold a Degree in Social Work, a Dip SW or another recognised Social Work Qualification.
* Be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
* Be willing to contribute to a team that values open, strengths‑based support and continuous professional development.
Check Requirements
Overseas Criminal Records Check: Required where applicants have been born outside or have lived outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past ten years. The applicant must provide a translated, English‑version check with an official statement confirming no pending criminal record proceedings.
This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and is regulated under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants barred from working with children or adults are prohibited from applying.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups, people with disabilities, those from care‑experienced backgrounds, black, Asian or minority ethnic groups, military service backgrounds and new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
Benefits
* Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme
* Opportunity to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave and enhanced leave
* Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
* Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program for practical and emotional support
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