Social Worker - (3 Posts Incl 1 Temporary) - REQ02323

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate. *Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC11 £42,131 - £46,397 (NLC12 £45,243 - £49,765 for eligible Senior Practitioners)

North Lanarkshire Council has a plan. As one of Scotland’s largest local authorities we are focused 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 opportunities for social workers within the Corporate Parenting team based in the Children's Carers Centre, Mitchell Street, Airdrie. Our fostering and adoption service comprises a well established, specialist team of staff who undertake assessments of potential carers, as well as providing support and training for current foster carers and adoptive parents in their important role in caring for our most vulnerable children and young people. You will be central to our assessment and planning responsibilities consistent with National and Council policies, procedures, practice and service standards.

We are looking for people who have a sound value base, can 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. If you are committed to involving children, young people and developing services and approaches around the needs of children and their families then this is an ideal opportunity for you to support North Lanarkshire fulfill its commitment to keep The Promise.

To apply you must hold a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent. We are looking for people who possess excellent communication and writing skills, and can demonstrate they have the skills and abilities to gain trust and confidence to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes.

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. As a newly qualified worker you will become part of the early integration of a supported year for Newly Qualified Social Workers where you will receive individual, person centred support to promote your development and evidence your practice in accordance with the SSSC Standards for Newly Qualified Social Workers. In addition, you will have access to our Early Professional Development Programme and dedicated training and support both from our Talent & Organisational Development Team and your own social work team to ensure you transition successfully from a student to a social work practitioner.

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.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*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.

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 you 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. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process.

Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.**