SLA13271 - Social Work Assistant (Unpaid Work)

Job Description

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.

 

Requirements

Social Work Assistant – Unpaid Work, Justice Social Work An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Unpaid Work Team in Justice Social Work for a variety of full and part time Social Work Assistants to undertake Case Manager duties.

Based in the Auchintibber Resource Centre, Blantyre, the Unpaid Work Team provides work placements for individuals subject to Community Payback Orders (CPOs) containing Unpaid Work and Other Activity Requirements imposed by the Court. The role of the Case Manager – which is a Social Work Assistant grade post – is to supervise individuals subject to CPOs on behalf of the Court. This involves ensuring individuals are provided with the support and monitoring required to complete their Unpaid Work for the benefit of the community while also promoting longer term desistance from offending. It involves direct work with service users; carrying out assessments and written reports provided to the Court and collaborating with other agencies on a regular basis.

This is a fast paced, challenging and highly rewarding working environment. The successful candidate will have a strong value base with a non-judgemental approach and a commitment to working with marginalised groups. They will be able to build productive relationships with individuals in conflict with the law; have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong administrative and recording skills. They will have a pro-active approach to problem solving and be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. The Unpaid Work Service runs seven days a week, and therefore some of the available posts will only be available for those able to work at least one weekend day. There is some flexibility on work pattern that can be discussed at or prior to interview.

The successful candidate should have an HNC or other relevant equivalent qualification in health and social care. Applicants should be willing to undertake any necessary training required for the role. For further information or to discuss this opportunityplease contact Euan Lloyd, Fieldwork Manager, at euan.lloyd@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

 

Responsibilities

Recruitment Checks

As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks for example, Identity, Asylum and Immigration and employment history.

 

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Legislative Information

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

 

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected 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 by South Lanarkshire Council.

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

 

The Individual

Additional Information

As an employee of the Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• 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 apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community.   As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.