Social Worker (Temporary) - REQ06347 - 485760

North Lanarkshire Council; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning academy LearnNL

Flexible working

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced social worker to join the kinship team based at the Children Carer's Centre in Scotland. You will deliver safe, person-centred support and work to secure positive outcomes for vulnerable communities through high standards and collaboration.

Applicants must hold CQSW/DipSW or BA (Hons) in Social Work, with post-qualifying experience, and be registered or eligible for registration with the SSSC and PVG before starting.

Qualifications

• CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent.
• Post-qualifying experience in social work.
• Registration or eligibility with the SSSC and PVG clearance before starting.

Responsibilities

• Join the kinship team at the Children Carer's Centre to provide safe, person-centred support.
• Work to deliver high standards and best value while achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable people.
• Communicate and report effectively to gain trust and support care-planning goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

CQSW/DipSW

BA (Hons) Social Work

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC11 £47,484 - £52,252 (NLC12 £50,669- £56,329 for eligible Senior Practitioners)

North Lanarkshire Council has a plan. As one of Scotland's largest local authorities we are focussed on delivering quality Social Work services that put the people in our communities first.

Our Social Workers have a vital role in helping us deliver quality services which promotes and delivers both high standards and best value, creating prosperity, achieving social justice and importantly, meets the needs of people within our communities. This can only happen if we have the right people with the right skills, abilities and attitude.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced social worker to join our kinship team based at the Children Carer's Centre. We are looking for people who have a sound value base, demonstrate a commitment to providing safe, effective and person-centred support and are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for North Lanarkshire's most vulnerable people.

To apply you must hold a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and post qualifying experience. We are looking for people who possess excellent communication and report writing skills and can demonstrate they have the skills and abilities to gain trust and confidence to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes. If you want to join one of our high performing social work teams in North Lanarkshire, we would love to hear from you.

You will be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and you will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

In return we can offer you a positive professional working experience with a commitment to continuous professional development including access to senior practitioner status, if you are eligible, and training and support to help you transition into your new role with us.

Work pattern:

35 hours per week - Monday to Thursday - 08:45 to 16:45 - Friday - 08:45 to 16:15.

This is a temporary position until 23/06/2027.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity.