SWRK 3717 - G3 Social Worker (605572) - 3717-442158704

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 19 February 2026 at 11:59pm.

Location: South Vennel, Lanark

Hours: 35 per week, permanent

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45 - 4.45, Friday 8.45 – 4.15

Salary: £40,804 - £46,991

South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire. The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire.

In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services. Social Work Resources are committed to providing services for children, young people, families, adults and older people who are in need of care and protection.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Clydesdale in Adult and Older People's Services. We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic permanent full-time Social Worker in our Older Person’s team. Clydesdale locality within South Lanarkshire covers the largest geographical area of 1,326.31 square kilometres (512.10 square miles) of the four Locality Areas. Although Clydesdale has several urban centres such as Lanark, Carluke, Lesmahagow, Biggar, Forth and Douglas it is the most rural area of South Lanarkshire, where issues such as transport, access to services and rural deprivation can have a marked effect.

Clydesdale has a population of 61,671 of which 27% are aged 65 and over, with a higher percentage of aged 75 and over (9%) in comparison with the rest of South Lanarkshire which sits at 8.3%. Given the local geography and demographic factors, Health and Social Work teams in Clydesdale were already working in partnership prior to the implementation of Health and Social Care Integration. As such we have long established professional multi-agency working networks and processes that support our person-centred approach to supporting our vulnerable citizens.

Should you wish to apply for this position please note that you will only be asked the following question in the process: “Can you please provide evidence of your experience and achievements which make you suitable for this post, including the transferable skills and attributes you could bring to this post?”

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• Please study the job profile and detail the knowledge, skills and experience you hold that would make you a suitable candidate for the post of Social Worker in Adult and Older People Services.
• Explain your experience of providing an assessment and care management service. Please include information relating to where this has involved a statutory duty such as child protection or adult support and protection and legislation underpinning practice.
• Detail a time when you have required to manage a conflict or difference of opinion within a work-based scenario, detailing how you managed this and achieved successful resolution.
• Explain how you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Please provide an example of this within a previous role.
• Explain your understanding of partnership working and provide an example where you worked as part of a wider team delivering both individual and partnership outcomes. Detail how you contributed.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be 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.

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with 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.

Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.