Job Overview
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high‑performing organization with a clear vision and programme of action designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire. The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in the area.
As a Community Support Co‑ordinator you will play a key role in the delivery of community services. You will manage care staff and the delivery of care services, overseeing a team of Home Carers, and will be responsible for managing and organising care for service users. Working as part of a locality team, you will assess service users’ needs in respect of care referrals and monitor and review care within agreed timescales. Excellent IT skills, dynamic and creative problem‑solving ability, and strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
Location
East Kilbride
Hours
35 hrs per week, permanent
Salary
£42,228 – £43,158 per annum
Closing Date
Applications must be received by 9 August 2026 at 11:55 pm.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Home Carers, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Assess and review service users’ care needs, facilitating referrals.
- Organise and supervise care provision, maintaining high quality, person‑centred care.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards.
- Develop staff and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Qualified to meet the SSSC Registration Requirements of the post.
- Full SSSC registration must be obtained within 3 months of commencing the post.
- Proof of qualifications must be provided in supporting documents.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a team within a care or support service.
- Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
Legal and Disclosure Requirements
This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020 and is considered a regulated role with adults under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Successful applicants must complete an overseas criminal records check if required, and comply with the PVG scheme requirements.
Benefits
- Enrolment in the award‑winning local government pension scheme.
- Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot.
- Up to 33 days annual leave.
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme offering practical and emotional support.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Applications are welcomed from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups, people with disabilities, care‑experienced backgrounds, BAME members, military service backgrounds, and new Scot entrants.
The Council is a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. The Council is also a proud holder of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award and guarantees an interview to members, veterans, reservists and their families who meet the essential criteria.
SWRK 5072 - G3 Community Support Co-ordinator (East Kilbride) (605375) employer: South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equality and inclusivity. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee well-being, including a local government pension scheme and family-friendly policies, this role provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in the community-focused environment of Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
