SWRK - G3 Social Worker

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 15 November 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: Council Offices South Vennel, Lanark
Hours: 17.5hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £23.14 - 26.65 per hour

Are you a motivated and skilled Social Worker with a commitment to supporting individuals involved in the justice system to achieve positive outcomes?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Justice Social Worker to join our Cambuslang/Rutherglen Locality Team for a period of up to 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic service, delivering high-quality social work interventions that promote public protection, rehabilitation and desistance from offending.

As a Justice Social Worker, you will work with individuals subject to statutory justice Orders. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop and review intervention plans, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to manage risk and support positive change. This post will involve working with people who have been convicted of a wide range of offences including domestic and sexual offences.

Please note that a Degree in Social Work or an equivalent recognised qualification is essential for this post. Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet this requirement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking comprehensive assessments of service users' needs, strengths and risks.
• Managing a diverse caseload and coordinating interventions in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Preparing and submitting high-quality Justice Social Work reports for Courts and other relevant forums.
• Conducting risk assessments using recognised assessment tools and professional judgement to inform risk management plans.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing case management plans to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.
• Work in partnership with justice partners, health services, housing providers and third-sector organisations.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records and documentation.
• Contributing to public protection arrangements and multi-agency risk management processes where required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A Degree/Diploma in Social Work and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Experience of report writing within a justice or social work setting.
• Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management principles.

• The successful applicant would also be required to undertake Non Personal Police Vetting level 2 as part of a requirement to use ViSOR.

• Strong case management skills, including planning, review and evaluation of interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to social justice, inclusion and person-centred practice

View the Social Worker job profile.

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

• Please provide an overview of your Social Work experience to date and tell us about what make you a good candidate for this post.

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

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