INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC7: £30, - £33,
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team putting people first to make sure they get the right support at the right time. We are currently recruiting Social Work Assistants to join us in our Home Assessment team and Cumbernauld Social Work Locality to help us deliver an accessible and professional social work service across our communities in North Lanarkshire. Your role will include offering advice, support and assistance to both individuals and families and to partners agencies including police, health and housing colleagues. You will also be involved in some individual and groupwork programmes and assist in preparing written reports and assessments.
To apply you must demonstrate excellent communication skills and hold a SVQ level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), previous relevant experience working within a social work or social care setting is also essential. Possession of a relevant HNC or SVQ Level 3 would be desirable.
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.
Working Pattern:
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, find out more at work well NL. 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.