Application Deadline
Applications must be received by 13 July 2026 at 11:55pm.
About the Role
Within South Lanarkshire Council we are committed to providing a high quality service to people in our community and are seeking enthusiastic people who are flexible, willing to undertake delegated tasks as part of a team. You should be committed to promoting service users independence, rights, choice, individuality and be available to work one of our shift rosters.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3 or a HNC in Social Care or be willing to work towards gaining these qualifications. In addition, candidates are required to be registered with SSSC or in the process of registration. Registration will be required within 6 months of commencing employment.
Location & Working Hours
Location: David Walker Gardens, Rutherglen | Hours: various – between 30 and 18 hrs per week, permanent | Work Pattern: Combination of early shifts (7.15am – 3.15pm) and late shifts (2.15pm – 10.15pm) incorporating weekend working | Salary / Hourly Rate: £15.54 – £15.66
Responsibilities
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the Organisation.
You will be required to work shifts: Combination of early shifts (7.15am–3.15pm) and late shifts (2.15pm–10.15pm) incorporating weekend working – 8 shifts over a fortnight period.
South Lanarkshire Council will provide all required job relevant training including induction and ongoing learning and development.
If you are a caring, patient, compassionate and adaptable individual who understands and respects the rights of other people, we would like to hear from you.
Interviews for this role will be held face to face.
Qualifications and Experience
Preferred qualifications: SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care, HNC in Social Care. Candidates must be registered with SSSC or be in the process of registration; registration required within 6 months of commencing employment.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme
- Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot value
- 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 cinema
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care-experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. 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.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
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 must provide a translated overseas criminal records check. 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.
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