At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families in need, making a real difference in their lives.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to social work and community well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive environment that values your growth and innovation.
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council required.
The predicted salary is between 42228 - 48633 £ per year.
Offered position: Social Worker
Location: Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cambuslang
Hours: 35 or 17.5 hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £42,228 - £48,633
Application deadline: 27 July 2026 at 11:55pm
About the Role
Exciting opportunities have become available in our Hamilton, East Kilbride and Cambuslang Children’s Services Localities for Social Worker roles. We offer a great environment in which to work with clear career progression, an emphasis on promoting team members’ health and well-being, and opportunities for flexible working. We have a visible and accessible management team who pride themselves on offering quality monthly supervision through reflective, open, and strengths-based support. We are passionate about social work and take pride in our profession. We promote a culture that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Staff are encouraged to enhance their skills, innovate to find solutions, and continually develop as professionals.
To apply for a Social Worker post you will have knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance together with an ability to assess and manage risk.
Qualifications and Requirements
- You must have a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW or other recognised Social Work Qualification.
- You must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
- Ability to assess and manage risk and demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and guidance.
Application Process
Internal Applicants Must Apply via the Opportunity Marketplace. Apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address. We will consider the following as part of your application:
- Detail your knowledge, skills and experience that make you a suitable candidate.
- Describe a time when you achieved positive outcomes for an individual or family, explaining how those outcomes were achieved.
- Upload any additional information to support your application (not a CV) under supporting documents.
Selection and Checks
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team to complete any required checks. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be automatically 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 Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. It is considered Regulated Work with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and 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. Please refer to disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information. Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the last 10 years must obtain an overseas criminal record check. That check must be translated into English, include an official statement confirming no history of or pending criminal record proceedings, and may be authenticated.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, and to service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists who meet the essential criteria.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme
- Option 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 at the cinema)
- Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, employee assistance program
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