At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver essential community care services and support vulnerable individuals.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, job security, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant qualifications for SSSC registration and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 42228 - 43158 £ per year.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 9 August 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.
Location: East Kilbride
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £42,228 - £43,158
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire. The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire. In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.
This post offers excellent opportunities at a time of considerable development within the service. As a Community Support Co-ordinator you will play a key role in the delivery of community services. You will be responsible for the management of care staff and the delivery of care services, in line with Supporting Your Independence across South Lanarkshire Council. You will be responsible for the work of a team of Home Carers and should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills. You will also have responsibility for managing and organising the care for service users.
You will work as part of a locality team assessing service users’ needs in respect of care referrals and monitoring and reviewing care within agreed timescales. You should have excellent IT skills and be dynamic and creative, with the ability to resolve problems as they arise. It is essential that applicant has a qualification which fully meets the SSSC Registration Requirements of the post and gain full SSSC registration within 3 months of commencing the post. You must provide proof of your qualifications when applying for this post as part of your application. Your qualification evidence should be attached to your application in the “Supported Documents” and URL section.
Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:
- Personal Statement and Motivation for Application: Please tell us about yourself and explain why you are applying for the role of Community Support Coordinator. In your response, include examples and information that demonstrate your suitability for the role. You may wish to cover:
- Your relevant work experience
- Any other activities that show your ability or aptitude to carry out the duties of this role
- Your key personal qualities and strengths
- Achievements, both work-related and outside of work
- Any voluntary or community-based experience
- Management:
