SWRK 5564 - G3 Social Worker (608878, 605675)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 23 September 2026 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: Cambuslang Gate
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £42,228 - £48,633

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 highly motivated and dedicated Social Workers to join our Adult and Older People Social Work Team within South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership. This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of adults and older people across our communities.

Your role will involve delivering a person-centred, outcome-focused service that promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing.

As a Social Worker, you will take a strength based approach to undertake holistic assessments of risk and need, ensuring that every aspect of an individual’s circumstances is considered. You will develop and regularly review personalised support plans that reflect identified outcomes and promote independence. The role also involves supporting duty work and responding to urgent situations under the supervision of the Operations Manager. All practice must align with the principles of Self-Directed Support (SDS) and comply with relevant legislation. You will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues, partner agencies, and voluntary organisations to deliver high-quality, integrated support.

View the Social Worker job profile.

Statutory Responsibilities
Social Workers operate within a legal framework that includes the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013, Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, and Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.

What We are Looking For:

• Strong organisational skills, motivation, and a willingness to learn.
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups in the community.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and professional partners.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Please study the job profile and detail the knowledge, skills and experience you hold that would make you a suitable candidate for the post of Social Worker in Adult and Older People Services.
• Describe your experience in assessing needs and risks, including legislation underpinning your practice.
• Describe a situation where you managed conflict or differing opinions and achieved resolution.
• Advise how you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Describe your understanding of partnership working, including an example of collaborative outcomes.

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 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)