Social Worker - REQ04079 - 419007

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.

Applications are invited for the position of Social Worker in our Airdrie Addiction Recovery Team, where you will be central to our assessment and planning responsibilities consistent with National and Council policies, procedures, practice and service standards. You will hold a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Post qualifying experience in a relevant discipline is essential.

You will be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and 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.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council, 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. 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.

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.

***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.***