SWRK 5971 - G2 Social Work Assistant (609911)

South Lanarkshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement up to 10

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a motivated social work practitioner for the Social Work Resources team in East Kilbride. You will review and update risk assessments, develop support plans to meet identified needs and outcomes under Self-Directed Support legislation, and contribute to safeguarding vulnerable groups in the community.

The role requires organisation, willingness to learn and experience working with vulnerable groups; you will work under supervision and participate in

Qualifications

• Motivated, organised and willing to learn.
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups in the community.

Responsibilities

• Review and update of risk assessments and eligible needs.
• Develop support plans to meet identified needs and outcomes under Self-Directed Support legislation.
• Work under supervision of the Team Leader.

Job description

Description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 16 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

Civic Centre, East Kilbride

Hours

35hrs per week, permanent

Work Pattern

Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary / Hourly Rate

£29,326 - £38,779

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.

You will be responsible for the review and subsequent completion of an updated assessment of risks and eligible needs, developing support plans to meet identified needs and outcomes under the supervision of the Team Leader. This work is underpinned by the principles of Self-Directed Support legislation. The 2013 Act imposes additional and distinct review duties in relation to the narrower question of how the supported person’s support is arranged i.e., the choices available to the supported person under the 2013 Act.

The successful candidate will be motivated, organised, willing to learn and have experience of working with vulnerable groups in the community.

Preferred candidates post-selection

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.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with 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 12 months in the past 10 years.

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 Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

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)