At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our kinship team to provide vital support for vulnerable individuals in North Lanarkshire.
- Company: North Lanarkshire Council, dedicated to quality social work services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 27 days annual leave, and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to supporting care-experienced individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while growing your career in social work.
- Qualifications: Must hold a relevant social work qualification and have post-qualifying experience.
The predicted salary is between 47484 - 52252 £ per year.
North Lanarkshire Council has a plan. As one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, we are focused on delivering quality Social Work services that put the people in our communities first.
Our Social Workers have a vital role in helping us deliver quality services which promote and deliver both high standards and best value, creating prosperity, achieving social justice, and importantly, meeting the needs of people within our communities. This can only happen if we have the right people with the right skills, abilities, and attitude.
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced social worker to join our kinship team based at the Children Carer’s Centre. We are looking for people who have a sound value base, demonstrate a commitment to providing safe, effective, and person-centred support, and are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for North Lanarkshire’s most vulnerable people.
To apply, you must hold a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and post-qualifying experience. We are looking for people who possess excellent communication and report writing skills and can demonstrate they have the skills and abilities to gain trust and confidence to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes.
If you want to join one of our high performing social work teams in North Lanarkshire, we would love to hear from you. You will be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and you will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.
In return, we can offer you a positive professional working experience with a commitment to continuous professional development including access to senior practitioner status, if you are eligible, and training and support to help you transition into your new role with us.
Work pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday to Thursday - 08:45 to 16:45 - Friday - 08:45 to 16:15. This is a temporary position until 23/06/2027.
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.
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. For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub.
North Lanarkshire Council are happy to talk flexible working; we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans, and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists, and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect, and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential, and increase productivity.
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***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
Social Worker (Temporary) - REQ06347 - 484025 in Airdrie employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
