At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Home Carers by scheduling work and ensuring quality service delivery.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, committed to equality and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and a local government pension scheme.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for under-represented groups and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Motivated, caring individuals with IT knowledge and a commitment to service.
The predicted salary is between 21994 - 22309 £ per year.
Job Details
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 9 August 2026 at 11:55pm.
Location: East Kilbride
Hours: 3 x 26.25hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £21,994 - £22,309
Posts: Permanent
Hours: Part‑time - 26.25 hrs per week
Work Pattern: In accordance with a rotational roster, you will work over a four‑week shift pattern consisting of two weeks day shift and two weeks back shift. Day shift is from 6:30 am until 3:30 pm (weekdays – 7 am until 4 pm office based). Backshift is from 3 pm until 11 pm. When not in the office you will work from home.
- Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Day shift)
- Week 2 – Wednesday and Thursday (Day shift)
- Week 3 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Back shift)
- Week 4 – Wednesday and Thursday (Back shift)
Responsibilities: Provide a support service to Home Carers working across the community council to support vulnerable people. Key duties include scheduling and allocation of work, use of IT systems, and ensuring quality service delivery through continuous improvement. Additional increments will be paid for working unsocial hours. South Lanarkshire Council will provide and fund all required training including induction and ongoing learning and development.
Ideal Candidate: Highly motivated, caring, patient, compassionate and adaptable with a clear understanding and respect for the rights of others. A working knowledge of IT programmes and a commitment to quality service delivery are essential.
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, leave, maternity/paternity leave and enhanced leave
- Employee discounts including cinema
- Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme providing practical and emotional support
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sectors including under‑represented groups such as people with disability, care‑experienced, black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, military service backgrounds, and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We are proud holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award and will guarantee an interview to service leavers, close family members, veterans and reservists who meet the essential criteria.
Additional information on criminal record checks: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for 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. The check must be in English and include an official statement confirming no history of or pending criminal record proceedings.
Legislation: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
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