At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities in achieving personal goals and maintaining independence.
- Company: Join the team at Harry Smith Complex, a valued community resource in Lanark.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave and enrolment in an award-winning pension scheme.
- Other info: Position requires joining the PVG Scheme for regulated roles with adults.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Essential SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care or HNC in Social Care required.
The predicted salary is between 17.33 - 17.33 £ per hour.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 26 June 2026 at 11:55pm.
Location: Harry Smith Complex, Lanark
Hours: 21hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £16.07 - £17.33 per hour, £17,595 - £18,975
We are looking for a motivated and caring Day Centre Officer to join our team supporting adults with learning disabilities. It is a rewarding role, you will help individuals reach and maintain their maximum potential by promoting independence, developing skills, and encouraging choice and responsibility in their daily lives. Working as part of a supportive centre team, you will play a key role in delivering person‐centred programmes that enable individuals to participate fully in educational, social and recreational opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing assessment and review of individual programmes
- Assist service users in planning and achieving their personal goals
- Maintain accurate and up‐to‐date records of progress
- Participate in regular service user reviews
- Deliver and support a range of activities, including educational, vocational, social and recreational programmes
- Provide support with personal care, including moving and assisting, where required
- Work in partnership with families, social work staff, and external organisations
- Promote access to community facilities and opportunities
- Contribute to the centre's role as a valued community resource
What We're Looking For
Essential
- SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care, HNC in Social Care, or willingness to work towards
- Experience working in a health or social care environment
- Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs
Desirable
- Experience of administering medication
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or older people
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for training and career development
- A varied and rewarding role within the community
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.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where 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. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. 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.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, 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.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award‐winning local government pension scheme
- To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt 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)
SWRK 4848 - G2 Day Centre Officer (607497) - 4848-465062100 in Cumbernauld employer: South Lanarkshire
The Harry Smith Complex offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for training and career development. Located in Lanark, it provides essential support to adults with learning disabilities. Employees benefit from family-friendly policies and a local government pension scheme.
