Social Worker - REQ04163

North Lanarkshire Council; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Justice Services Team in Airdrie. The role focuses on delivering high-quality support to vulnerable populations. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and skills, and will benefit from a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

6 public holidays

Wellbeing benefits

Financial benefits

Career growth through LearnNL academy

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience required.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and person-centered support.
• Join the Justice Services Team in Airdrie.

Skills

Communication

Trust Building

Education

CQSW/DipSW

BA (Hons) in Social Work

Job description

Location: Airdrie Locality Support Services, 92 Hallcraig Street, ML6 6AW

Salary: £43,648 - £45,696 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Internal Applicants: Must apply via MySelf. This vacancy is internal and open only to employees of North Lanarkshire Council and associated employers such as Fusion Assets and NLP LLP. The "Apply now" button is not active for this role; please log into your MySelf account for application instructions.

Social Worker 35 Hours

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to delivering high-quality Social Work services that prioritize community needs. Our Social Workers play a vital role in providing safe, effective, and person-centered support to our most vulnerable populations.

We seek experienced social workers to join our Justice Services Team in Airdrie. Candidates should have a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work, or equivalent, along with post-qualifying experience. Excellent communication and writing skills, a sound value base, and the ability to build trust are essential.

Registration or eligibility for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required, along with membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before starting.

We offer a supportive professional environment with opportunities for continuous professional development, including access to senior practitioner status and training to facilitate your transition into the role.

Benefits

Our package includes 27 days of annual leave, 6 public holidays, and various wellbeing and financial benefits. We support career growth through our LearnNL academy and are committed to inclusive practices such as the Disability Confident Leader status, guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants, and support for service personnel, veterans, and care-experienced individuals.

For further details and to request alternative application formats, please contact 01698 403151. We do not accept CVs in place of application forms; all applications must be submitted via the official form.