SWRK 3291 - G3 Social Worker (605867)

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 19 January 2026 at 11:55PM

Location: Regent House, High Patrick Street
Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months
Salary: £40,804 - £46,991 per year
 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Social Worker in the Justice Throughcare team in South Lanarkshire.  This is a 12 month temporary post to cover maternity leave. 

The Justice Throughcare Team provides supervision; risk management; support and intervention for individuals on their release from custody.  This is a challenging and rewarding role combining public protection with rehabilitation for individuals with often complex needs at a crucial stage in their desistance journey. 

Duties of the post include forming productive relationships with service users prior to release and while in the community; completing Throughcare Assessment for Release on Licence (TARL) reports for the Parole Board and supervision of statutory licences including for individuals subject to MAPPA up to Level 2 and Category 3.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to provide a professional service to our service user groups. We would welcome applications from registered Social Workers and from Final Year Degree in Social Work Students looking to start their career as a Social Worker in the Justice Services. Final year students must be qualified within 2 months of submitting their application form.

You will have a Social Work degree with knowledge of Justice Services and a clear understanding of risk assessment and management. The ability to priorities your workload and sound assessment and writing and communication skills are also essential for this post. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems.  You will be committed to working with our service users in a pro-active and non-judgemental manner in the community to address their risks and needs and promote public safety. 

View the Social Worker job profile

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

1. Please study the job profile and detail your skills, knowledge and experience that would be relevant to the role of Social Worker in a Justice locality team. 
2. Can you give an example of when you have been required to respond unexpectedly to the changing needs of either a service user you managed or the service you have worked for, and how you managed this?
3. Justice Social Work involves a high level of partnership working often with a number of different agencies involved in one case.  Can you describe a situation where you have worked on a multi-agency basis; what your contribution was and what outcomes were achieved? 
4. What in your view are the key challenges facing people in conflict with the law and how would you seek to address these challenges in this role?
5. SLC require all new qualified Justice Social Workers to undertake ViSOR vetting. This allows staff to access the Home Office System that both Police and Social Work record information pertaining the management of registered sex offenders. South Lanarkshire Justice Services are committed to the use of ViSOR and its role in public protection. To use this system you require to be vetted by completing a vetting form that asks details on sensitive personal information. Do you agree to this vetting?

For further information on this role contact Euan Lloyd, Fieldwork Manager, on euan.lloyd@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

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 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.

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.

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

• 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.