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”. Hours: 2 x 35hrs per week, permanent, 1 x 17.5hrs per week, permanent Salary / Hourly Rate: £18.34 – £23.65 per hour
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two full time, and two part time Social Work Assistants to join Emergency Social Work Services (ESWS).
The service provides responsive, timely and consistent interventions to individuals and families across South Lanarkshire who require urgent social work assistance.
Social Work Assistants will work within a three week shift rota, including weekends and public holidays. You will contribute to the delivery of high quality social work support during the out of hours period, assisting the Team Leader and Operations Manager to respond to varying levels of referrals and crisis situations. This role plays an important part in maintaining strong communication and continuity between ESWS and daytime locality Social Work teams. As a Social Work Assistant, you will be part of a well established and experienced Social Work team delivering essential out of hours support. Assisting qualified Social Workers with gathering information, completing initial assessments, and supporting decision making during urgent referrals.
– Providing practical support and intervention to individuals, families, and vulnerable groups to promote their immediate safety and wellbeing.
– Supporting clear communication and accurate information sharing between ESWS and daytime Social Work teams.
– Maintaining high quality case notes and ensuring all actions are recorded in line with service procedures.
– Have a minimum of two years’ experience working within a social care or social work setting.
– Demonstrate a commitment to supporting individuals, families and communities with dignity and respect.
– Have experience working collaboratively as part of a team, ideally within a care, support or public protection environment.
– Show flexibility, resilience and a willingness to work within a shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends and public holidays.
– Hold a full UK driving licence.
The shift patterns and timings for the 3 positions are as follows: Saturday – 16:30-01:45 Sunday – 16:30-01:45 Saturday – 07:30-17:00 Sunday – 07:30-17:00 Public Holiday Saturday – 07:30-17:00 Sunday – 07:30-17:00 Saturday – 16:30-01:45 Sunday – 16:30-01:45 Public Holiday Saturday – 16:45-01:45 Sunday – 16:45-01:45 Saturday – 07:30-17:00 Sunday – 07:30-17:00
View the Social Work Assistant job profile. Please Apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address 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 Adults. 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. 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. 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. 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)…