SWRK 3368 - G2 Support Worker (607728) - 3368-434966075

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their young person's service. This role focuses on supporting adolescents in overcoming various challenges, particularly those transitioning from care. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to improving young people's outcomes and experience in support work is desirable. You will collaborate with agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people, contributing to an exciting new service aimed at fostering their growth and development.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Commitment to support young people and improve outcomes.
• Experience in working with young people facing challenges.
• Ability to work alongside other agencies and manage cases.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a new service for young people.
• Work in partnership with other agencies.
• Manage cases with assessments and serve as a team member.

Skills

Interest in working with adolescents

Experience in support work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

SVQ in relevant field

Job description

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 6 January 2026 at 11:55PM

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: £28,340 - £37,465 per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Support Worker's to join our young person's service which supports young people between the ages of 14 and 26 years. Young people supported by this service are in receipt of throughcare and aftercare and/or are experiencing other adolescent challenges such as coming into conflict with the law. This is an exciting time to be joining the team, and the role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of this evolving service and to help keep the PROMISE for young people.

What Will you be doing?

The role requires you to support the successful implementation of this new service as well as having the commitment and drive to improve outcomes for young people. You will successfully work in partnership with other agencies to ensure you Get it Right for our Young People. You will have case responsibility where assessments have been undertaken, IAR/SCRA, and it is considered suitable to sit with Support Worker's for a period of intervention. There is opportunity also to do work more complex cases.

About You

The successful candidate should have an interest and commitment to working with adolescents and young people and have experience in this area. An SVQ would be desirable. The candidate will also be committed to driving forward the implementation of a new service. The candidate will also be a committed team player who is enthusiastic about the service as well as working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies. The successful candidate should have a full driving licence.

View the Support Worker job profile

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 provide examples of your work, or other activities which demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the post, please include any other information that you feel is relevant to your application e.g. personal qualities, achievements at work, non-work related or voluntary work experience
• This role involves working as part of a team. Please provide detail of a time when you worked as part of a team to complete a task. Explain what role you played?
• South Lanarkshire Council are committed to delivering excellent customer service. Please describe how you would ascertain and manage client expectations, while still delivering excellent customer service.
• Can you describe a role where you have used your communication and interpersonal skills to achieve success in a task?

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 timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

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.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

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 three months in the past 10 years.

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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.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.