SWRK - G3 Social Worker

Overview

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace
. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “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

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 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 Area’s. 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 do 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…