SWRK 4748 - G2 Day Centre Officer (609287, 605567) - 4748-462506906 in Midlothian

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 15 June 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 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: Lifestyles, East Kilbride

Hours: 1 x 35hrs per week, 1 x 30hrs per week - both permanent

Salary / Hourly Rate: £29,326 - £31,625

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

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

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.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

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.

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
• 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)