SWRK 4375 - G2 Social Care Worker (Nights) (609452) in London

South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is 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 South Lanarkshire. In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.

Key Responsibilities

• You will construct a person-centred support plan, implement, review and evaluate its effectiveness for the service users for whom you have responsibility.
• You will contribute to the assessment and review process and administer medicines as prescribed.
• Shift and weekend working is essential.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in caring for older people, preferably within a residential setting and familiarity with all aspects of personal care.
• Ability to construct a person-centred support plan.
• Required: SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or a HNC, or willingness to work towards these qualifications.

Working Pattern & Salary

• Location: Meldrum House
• Hours: 19hrs per week, temporary for 6 months, 1 x 28.5hrs per week, permanent (?), Nights 10:00pm - 07:30am, 9.5hrs per shift, no unpaid break.
• Salary: £20,467 - £21,051.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
• 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 discounts at the 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.

Other Information

Applications must be received by 5 May 2026 at 11:55pm. The post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020 and is a Regulated Role 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. Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check, translated into English, and including an official statement confirming no history or pending criminal record proceedings.