Location: Cambuslang/Rutherglen
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 4:45pm, Friday 8:45am – 4:15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £42,228 – £43,158
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high‑performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action 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.
As a Community Support Co‑ordinator you will play a key role in the delivery of community services. You will be responsible for the management of care staff and the delivery of care services, in line with Supporting Your Independence across South Lanarkshire Council. You will manage a team of Home Carers, demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, and organise care for service users.
You will assess service users’ needs for care referrals and monitor and review care within agreed timescales. You should have excellent IT skills and be dynamic and creative, able to resolve problems as they arise.
Applicants must hold a qualification that fully meets the South Scottish Social Care (SSSC) Registration Requirements of the post and gain full SSSC registration within 3 months of commencing the post.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme
- 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
- Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sectors, including under‑represented groups, disabled applicants, service leavers, veterans, reservists, and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Legal and Regulatory Information
- This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
- This post is a regulated role with adults; Disclosure Scotland Act 2020 applies.
- Applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
- Overseas criminal record checks are required for non‑UK born applicants.
SWRK 5062 - G3 Community Support Co-ordinator (Rutherglen Cambuslang) (605444) 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.
