Social Worker (Permanent, Temporary) in Glasgow

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.

We are currently offering a range of exciting opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers in our Adults teams across North Lanarkshire. To apply, you must hold a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent. We are looking for people who possess excellent communication and writing skills, have a sound value base, 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. As a newly qualified worker, you will become part of the early integration of a supported year for Newly Qualified Social Workers where you will receive individual, person-centred support to promote your development and evidence your practice in accordance with the SSSC Standards for Newly Qualified Social Workers.

In addition, you will have access to our Early Professional Development Programme and dedicated training and support both from our Talent & Organisational Development Team and your own social work team to ensure you transition successfully from a student to a social work practitioner.

Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm

• Airdrie Locality: 1 permanent post.
• Bellshill Locality: 2 permanent posts, 1 temporary post (until March 2028).
• Coatbridge Locality: 2 permanent posts.
• Cumbernauld Locality: 2 temporary posts (until January 2027), 1 permanent post.
• Wishaw Locality: 1 permanent post.

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.

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working; we operate a Smarter Working Policy. 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.

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 Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.