INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK IN THE SECTION TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.
Exciting opportunities are available in our Lanark and Cambuslang Children’s Services Localities for Family Support Worker roles. We have one post in each area. We offer a supportive environment with a focus on promoting team members' health and well-being.
Our management team is accessible and committed to providing quality supervision through reflective, open, and strengths-based support.
We are passionate about social work and proud of our profession. As part of the Team Around the Child, you will undertake assessments and planning for children, young people, and their families by identifying strengths, needs, risks, and resilience factors. You will also organize, assess, and support family time arrangements for children who are looked after away from home.
We foster a culture that puts people at the center of our work. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills, innovate solutions, and grow professionally.
When completing your application, please answer the following questions:
* Study the Job Profile and provide examples of your work or other activities demonstrating your ability to undertake the duties of the role. Include any relevant information such as personal qualities, achievements, or voluntary work.
* This role involves teamwork. Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to complete a task and explain your role.
* South Lanarkshire Council is committed to excellent customer service. Describe how you would manage client expectations while delivering high-quality service.
* Describe a situation where you used your communication and interpersonal skills to achieve success.
Please apply online. All correspondence will be sent to your email.
Note: We do not accept CVs. If you need to provide additional information, upload it under supporting documents.
Preferred candidates will be asked to assist with recruitment checks. Failure to complete checks in a timely manner may result in withdrawal from the process.
Canvassing Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council in connection with this appointment will disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This is a Regulated Role working with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants must not be barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will need to join or update their PVG Scheme before employment begins. Gaps in employment and foreign police checks should be detailed where applicable.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all community members. Disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements will be interviewed under the disability confident scheme.
The Council supports the Armed Forces Community Covenant and guarantees an interview to veterans who meet minimum requirements.
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