At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in a day care setting.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, committed to equality and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and ongoing training in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care or healthcare and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 20 £ per hour.
Applications must be received by 5 July 2026 at 11:55pm. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of the SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.
Location: Hamilton and Stonehouse Day Service Hub
Hours: 25hrs per week, permanent
Working Shifts: 9.45am - 2.45pm Monday to Friday
Salary / Hourly Rate: £20,008 - £20,256
South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Day Care Worker to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care to individuals using our services. This role is central to supporting people to achieve their personal outcomes while ensuring their health, safety, and wellbeing within legislative and council frameworks.
You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and person-centred environment, working collaboratively with service users, families, and professionals.
Key Responsibilities- Assess, review, and support plan the needs of individuals to ensure high standards of care and positive outcomes
- Deliver direct care, including support with mobility and personal care where required
- Facilitate group activities, individualised support, and passenger assistance duties
- Maintain accurate, timely records of care and support provided
- Work in partnership with families, social workers, and external organisations
- Ensure adherence to all health and safety policies, including risk assessments
- Contribute to a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all service users
You will have experience working as part of a social care or healthcare team and feel confident supporting individuals with personal care needs, including moving and assisting. You'll be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and have competent IT skills to support record keeping and daily tasks.
You will support individuals to take part in a range of physical and recreational activities, helping to promote independence, wellbeing, and participation. You will also be willing to undertake all mandatory training and demonstrate a positive commitment to ongoing learning and development.
We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual, who brings a caring, professional approach to their work. You will be flexible and adaptable, able to respond positively to changing priorities while remaining dependable and trustworthy at all times.
You should be friendly, approachable, and confident in communicating with others, building positive relationships with colleagues and members of the public. A commitment to equality, diversity, and respectful, inclusive practice is essential, as is the ability to work with honesty, integrity and professionalism.
If you take pride in your work, value teamwork, and are motivated to make a positive contribution, we would love to hear from you.
Desirable Skills and QualificationsYou may already hold, or be willing to work towards, an SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care, or an HNC in Social Care. Experience using Microsoft Office applications would be an advantage.
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.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension 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 4947 - G1 Day Care Worker (605322) - 4947-467166302 in Hamilton employer: South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Day Care Workers in Hamilton and Stonehouse. With a commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from ongoing training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a generous leave policy, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in your care. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and diversity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute positively to the community.
