SWRK - G3 Social Worker

Position: SWRK 3291 - G3 Social Worker (605867) - 3291-436546809
# SWRK 3291 - G3 Social Worker (605867)::
Published::
05/01/2026

Closes::
20/01/2026

Location::

Regent House, High Patrick Street, Hamilton, hamilton, ML3 7JA
Salary::
£40,804 - £46,991 per year Contract Type::
Temporary Position Type::
Full Time

Hours::

35 hours per week

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**** ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 19 January 2026 at 11:55PM
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* Location:

** Regent House, High Patrick Street  
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* Hours:

** 35 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months  
** Salary:** £40,804 - £46,991 per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Social Worker in the Justice Through care team in South Lanarkshire.  This is a 12 month temporary post to cover maternity leave. The Justice Through care Team provides supervision; risk management; support and intervention for individuals on their release from custody.  This is a challenging and rewarding role combining public protection with rehabilitation for individuals with often complex needs at a crucial stage in their desistance journey.

Duties of the post include forming productive relationships with service users prior to release and while in the community; completing Through care Assessment for Release on Licence (TARL) reports for the Parole Board and supervision of statutory licences including for individuals subject to MAPPA up to Level 2 and Category 3.We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to provide a professional service to our service user groups.

We would welcome applications from registered Social Workers and from Final Year Degree in Social Work Students looking to start their career as a Social Worker in the Justice Services. Final year students must be qualified within 2 months of submitting their application form.

You will have a Social Work degree with knowledge of Justice Services and a clear understanding of risk assessment and management. The ability to priorities your workload and sound assessment and writing and communication skills are also essential for this post. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems.  You will be committed to working with our service users in a pro-active and non-judgemental manner in the community to address their risks and needs and promote public safety.

** Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:
** 1. Please study the job profile and detail your skills, knowledge and experience that would be relevant to the role of Social Worker in a Justice locality team.

For further information on this role contact Euan Lloyd, Fieldwork Manager, on euan.l
** 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
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** 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.
**** Legislative Information
** 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 children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of…