Overview
Exciting opportunities are available in the Hamilton, East Kilbride, and Cambuslang Children’s Services localities for Social Worker roles. These roles provide a supportive environment, clear career progression, and a focus on team members’ health and well‑being. The positions are permanent and offer flexible working arrangements.
Location: Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cambuslang
Hours: 35 or 17.5 hrs per week
Salary: £42,228 – £48,633 per annum
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, or another recognised Social Work qualification.
- Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
- Knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance.
- Ability to assess and manage risk.
Application Requirements
- Study the job profile and describe your knowledge, skills, and experience that make you suitable for the post.
- Describe a time you achieved positive outcomes for an individual or family and explain how you achieved them.
Checks
This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and is considered regulated work with children and adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants must not be barred from working with children or adults. Preferred candidates will join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before formal offer.
Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for at least three months in the past ten years are required to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check. The check must be translated into English and include an official statement confirming no pending criminal record proceedings.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups, individuals with disabilities, care‑experienced backgrounds, Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, military service backgrounds, and new Scots. The Council is a Disability Confident employer and guarantees interview opportunities to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria.
As a proud holder of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council also supports service leavers, veterans, reservists, and their families, guaranteeing interview opportunities for qualifying applicants.
Benefits
- Enrolment in a well‑regarded local government pension scheme.
- Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot.
- Up to 33 days annual leave, plus up to 10 days public holiday entitlement.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Family‑friendly policies, flexible working, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
- Support services such as Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
SWRK 5044 - G3 Social Worker (605748) - Campaign in Cambuslang employer: South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equality and inclusivity. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee well-being, including a local government pension scheme and family-friendly policies, this role provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in the community-focused environment of Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
