SWRK G3 1647 - Senior Practitioner (CARES) - 1647-401182682
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £48,670.00 i £49,400.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Lanark, ML11 7JT |
| Cwmni: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1647-401182682 |
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We are currently looking for a Senior Practitioner to work in our Community Addiction Recovery Services (CAReS) within South Lanarkshire Council.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to take on this role. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day allocation work within the services and offer Senior Practitioner oversight to Substance Use Workers and Social Workers as and when required across the locality teams whilst managing a small specific caseload of individuals accessing the service. Amongst other duties, the successful candidate will also attend professional working meetings, liaising with colleagues to disseminate information back to team members involved with cases discussed in these multi-disciplinary forums.
You must be able to work effectively as part of a team and autonomously while managing your workload. You will possess excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex areas of work, liaising with multi-disciplinary professionals to obtain quality outcomes within decision making.
You will be responsible to the Community Addiction Recovery Operations Managers and must have the ability to manage delegated tasks timeously, being accountable for providing outcome information to both Social Work and NHS Managers involved in the Integrated Service as required.
In return, the service offers a great environment in which to work with clear career progression and varied training opportunities, an emphasis on promoting team members' health and well-being, and opportunities for flexible working. We have a visible and accessible management team who pride themselves on offering regular quality supervision through reflective, open, and strengths-based support. We are passionate about social work and take pride in our profession and position within an integrated Health and Social Work team.
We promote a culture that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Practitioners are encouraged to enhance their skills, innovate to find solutions, and continually develop as professionals.
To be considered for a Senior Practitioner post you will need to have extensive experience working with adults in a statutory setting. It would be desirable that you have experience of working with Adults experiencing Addiction. You will have knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance together with an ability to assess and manage risk.
To apply for a Senior Practitioner post you must have a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW or other recognised Social Work Qualification. You must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and have had Adult Support and Protection training to Council Officer level. You must have a minimum of 2-year post-qualifying experience, accompanied by:
- Evidence of a Post Graduate Qualification (Practice Teacher Award, Mental Health Officer training, PQ award or equivalent), or
Specialist qualification(s) in working with those experiencing addiction or other relevant area of practice, and
Evidence of management of complex cases
This new role will offer a route for career progression for Social Workers who want to continue to develop their career within the specialism of Addiction Recovery.
Hours: 35 per week
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £48,670 - £49,400
View the Senior">https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/17102/swrk_-_senior_… Practitioner job profile
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post is considered a Regulated Role working 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 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.
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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.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages 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 competency/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.
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