SWRK - G3 Senior Practitioner

Job Description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 2 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Brandon Gate

Hours: 35hrs per week, temporary for 12 months

Salary / Hourly Rate: £52,392 - £53,177

We are currently looking for a Senior Practitioner to work in our Adult and Older People team within the Hamilton Local Office.

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. Practitioners are encouraged to enhance their skills, innovate to find solutions, and continually develop as professionals.

To be considered for a Senior Practitioner post you will need to have extensive experience working with adults in a statutory setting. You will have knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance together with an ability to assess and manage risk.

To apply for a Senior Practitioner post 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 and have had Adult Support and Protection training to Council Officer level. You must have a minimum of 3-year post-qualifying experience, accompanied by:

• Evidence of a Post Graduate Qualification (Practice Teacher Award, Mental Health Officer training, PQ award or equivalent), or
• Specialist qualification in working with adults e.g. Dementia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability
• Evidence of management of complex cases

Vie the Senior Practitioner job profile.

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 Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. 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.

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An 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 12 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.

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

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