At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care to older people, supporting their independence and individuality.
- Company: Join a supportive local government council dedicated to community care.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in social care.
- Qualifications: SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3 preferred; commitment to achieve is essential.
The predicted salary is between 24307 - 24495 £ per year.
Location: Meldrum Gardens, East Kilbride
Hours: 30 hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Early shift 7.15 am – 3.15 pm; Late shift 2.15 pm – 10.15 pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £24,307 - £24,495
Shift Details: Combination of early and late shifts, including weekend work.
Responsibilities
- The Social Care Assistant will provide high‑quality care to older people, supporting their independence, rights, choice and individuality.
- Delivering person‑centred care and welfare support.
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Adhering to all relevant health & safety, safeguarding and disability legislation.
Qualifications
- Applicants should hold an SVQ in Social Care Level 2 or 3, or an HNC in Social Care, or be committed to achieving these qualifications.
- Be registered with SSSC or be in the process of registration; registration must be completed within 6 months of commencing employment.
Benefits
- Enrolment in an award‑winning local government pension scheme.
- Option to join a Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave and up to 10 public holiday entitlement days.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave and enhanced parental leave.
- Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
- Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Programme support.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors, including disabled applicants, those from care‑experienced backgrounds, black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, military service backgrounds and new Scots. We guarantee interview opportunities for disabled and armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Legal & Disclosure Requirements
This role is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020 and is a Regulated Role with Adults under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Applicants barred from working with adults will not be considered. Preferred candidates will join the PVG Scheme or provide an updated check before a formal offer is made. Overseas Criminal Records Checks are required for individuals born outside the UK or who have lived abroad for three months or more in the past 10 years; checks must be translated into English and show no criminal record.
SWRK 5041 - G1 Social Care Assistant (Days) (605554) - 5041-469270323 in East Kilbride employer: South Lanarkshire
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