Social Work Resources

Social Work Resources aim to promote social welfare and deliver effective care and support for vulnerable people across South Lanarkshire.

Working in partnership with community planning partners, and voluntary, independent and private sector providers, we deliver a wide range of services designed to enable, support, protect and improve health and social care outcomes for people who use our services.

With an annual budget of £133 million and a workforce of 3,110 employees, our services support thousands of people each year and include:

• managing over 40,000 referrals annually
• assessment, specialist assessment and ongoing support
• targeted services for vulnerable children, young people and adults
• service delivery, including home care and care at home
• day services, respite care and residential care
• supervision and monitoring to protect vulnerable children and adults
• working with individuals subject to justice and mental health legislation

We also commission a wide range of services delivered by independent, voluntary and private sector providers.

Regulation and Registered Services

Our services are regulated and inspected by the Care Inspectorate. We currently manage 32 registered services, including:

Older People’s Services

• 3 residential care homes
• 5 day care centres

Children’s Services

• 6 residential care homes
• 3 Children and Family Services:
  • Adoption
  • Fostering
  • Supported Care

Adult Services

• 5 Lifestyles day care centres
• 1 Community Support Service for Adults (Care and Support)
• 4 locality Care at Home Services
• 2 Home Assessment Teams
• 1 Blantyre LIFE – Intermediate Care service

Our Commitment

We are committed to delivering responsive, accessible services, underpinned by clearly defined standards for service provision and response times.

Find out more or contact us

• visit our Social Work webpages
• download the Resource Plan or the Chief Social Work Officer Report
• call us on 0303 123 1008
• or visit one of our local offices