SWRK - G3 Social Worker

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 23 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Location: Cambuslang Gate
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £42,228 - £48,633

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 highly motivated and dedicated Social Workers to join our Adult and Older People Social Work Team within South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership. This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of adults and older people across our communities.

Your role will involve delivering a person-centred, outcome-focused service that promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing.

As a Social Worker, you will take a strength based approach to undertake holistic assessments of risk and need, ensuring that every aspect of an individual’s circumstances is considered. You will develop and regularly review personalised support plans that reflect identified outcomes and promote independence. The role also involves supporting duty work and responding to urgent situations under the supervision of the Operations Manager.

All practice must align with the principles of Self-Directed Support (SDS) and comply with relevant legislation. You will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues, partner agencies, and voluntary organisations to deliver high-quality, integrated support.

View the Social Worker job profile.

Statutory Responsibilities
Social Workers operate within a legal framework that includes the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013, Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, and Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.

What We are Looking For:

• Strong organisational skills, motivation, and a willingness to learn.
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups in the community.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and professional partners.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• 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.
• Describe your experience in assessing needs and risks, including legislation underpinning your practice.
• Describe a situation where you managed conflict or differing opinions and achieved resolution.
• Advise how you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Describe your understanding of partnership working, including an example of collaborative outcomes.

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.

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