South Lanarkshire Council
SWRK 4997 - G2 Social Work Assistant (AWI Support)
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SWRK 4997 - G2 Social Work Assistant (AWI Support)
Social Work Assistant – Adults with Incapacity Case Worker
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 14 July 2026 at 11:55pm.
About the Role
This permanent, 35-hour per week position is based at Stonehouse Hospital (Salary: £37,702 – £38,779).
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:
- Coordinate active Adults with Incapacity (AWI) cases, ensuring compliance with procedures and best practice to minimise delays in discharges.
- Maintain effective communication with families, carers, and private law firms.
- Support the Hospital Discharge Mental Health Officer (MHO) in discharge planning.
- Conduct holistic risk and needs assessments, develop care plans, and review existing plans under supervision of the Operations Manager.
- Provide assistance to the Operations Manager in ensuring smooth operation of NHSGGC hospital discharge social work activity.
- Manage records across multiple platforms, including Liquid Logic and Microsoft Excel.
- Participate in duty rota coverage, supporting the Operations Manager.
- Work collaboratively with a cross-site caseload but remain aligned with the Operations Manager for support.
Proactively support individuals aged 16+ with diverse health and social care needs whilst upholding principles of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.
Person Specification
- A highly motivated, organised, and flexible individual able to progressively enhance skills inCapacity casework.
- Demonstrable experience in working with vulnerable groups in a community or hospital setting.
- Excellent communication and administrative skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, adhere to deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
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Application Process
- Submit no CV—these are disregarded—either upload a supporting statement or relevant documentation under ‘Supporting Documents’.
- Internal applicants must apply via Careers@South Lanarkshire.
Contact for enquiries:
- Jordan Leckie - Operations Manager jordan.leckie@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- Keri Bell keri.bell@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Legislative Requirements
- This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2020.
- Regulated Role requiring Adult Work clearance under Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Applying as a barred individual is an offence.
- Pre-employment disclosure requirements:
- PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) membership/Update required on shortlisting.
- If born overseas or having lived/worked continually abroad for 3+ months in the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Records Check must be provided.
- Must be translated into English and attorney-official obtained through police or government channels, confirming no criminal history. Applicants responsible for facilitating this themselves.
Supporting Employment Commitments
Benefits
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council:
- Award-winning local government pension scheme (2% salary contribution).
- Salary sacrifice AVC option to boost your retirement pot.
- 33+ days annual leave + Floating Public Holidays (10 days).
- Comprehensive occupational sick pay policy.
- Generous family-friendly benefits:
- Flexible working and leave arrangements.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave entitlements.
- Employee discount schemes, including cycle-to-work scheme, discounted cinema tickets.
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Physiotherapy,', free mental health & mobility resources.
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Equal Opportunities & Inclusion Statement
The Council fully embraces diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from:
- Disabled applicants (£UK Disability Confident, guaranteed interview if meeting essentials).
- Care-experienced individuals, BAME communities, military veterans or families.
- New Scots (recent community migrants with Ethiopian, Irish, or Polish background).
If you meet the core requirements outlined in the job profile, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Canvassing Notice
Adverse Action: Any direct or indirect engagement with Council members or employees regarding this recruitment is unacceptable and disqualifying.
Next Steps
Applicants should apply online. Following initial screening, short-listed candidates must submit additional documentation ahead of the selection event. Recruitment timeline must be adhered to; failure to complete checks within the statutory process may result in automatic removal.
Selecting team may contact successful applicants to assist with pre-employment check verification.
For further guidance on Disclosure Scotland compliance and PVG schemes, visit: https://www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk
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