At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care and support for older people in the community.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, committed to equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3 preferred, or willingness to work towards it.
The predicted salary is between 15.54 - 15.66 £ per hour.
Location: David Walker Gardens, Rutherglen.
Hours: between 18 and 30 hours per week, permanent.
Shift pattern: Combination of early shifts (7:15 am – 3:15 pm) and late shifts (2:15 pm – 10:15 pm) with weekend work, eight shifts over two weeks.
Salary / hourly rate: £15.54 – £15.66.
Application closes on 13 July 2026 at 11:55 pm.
We are looking for enthusiastic people committed to promoting service users' independence, rights, choice and individuality. The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, and willing to undertake delegated tasks as part of a team.
Responsibilities- Provide high‑quality care and welfare for older people in the community.
- Promote independence and support the practical needs of service users.
- Work the shift pattern indicated above, including weekend duties.
- Show commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement.
Preferred credentials: SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3, or HNC in Social Care, or willingness to work towards these qualifications. Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or being in the registration process, with registration required within 6 months of starting work.
Other desirable attributes include flexibility, teamwork, and a patient, compassionate approach.
Training & DevelopmentSouth Lanarkshire Council will provide all job‑relevant training, including induction and ongoing learning and development.
Benefits- Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
- Optional Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave (plus public holiday entitlement of up to 10 days).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Family‑friendly policies: flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave and enhanced leave.
- Employee discounts, e.g., at the cinema.
- Support services: Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program.
This role is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. It is also a regulated role with adults under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020, and disclosure of a criminal record is required. Applicants barred from working with adults are not accepted. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Parental and Vulnerable Group (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update before a formal offer. Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked abroad for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years must provide an overseas criminal records check, translated into English if necessary.
Equal Opportunities and InclusionThe Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all community sectors, including under‑represented groups, people with disabilities, those with a care‑experienced background, black, Asian, or minority ethnic groups, military service background, and new Scots. Disabled applicants who meet essential criteria are guaranteed an interview; the same applies to service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families.
