At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older adults to live independently with personal and emotional care.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in Later Living.
- Benefits: Earn £14.04/hour, enjoy flexible shifts, and receive paid training.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact every day while helping others feel valued and respected.
- Qualifications: Experience in care or willingness to learn; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 31000 £ per year.
Join Our Established Later Living Team – Now Hiring Carers! Last year, we launched our brand-new Later Living services across North and South Lanarkshire, and we’re looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join us as Later Living Carers within our South Lanarkshire Team. If you are looking for a role where you’ll make a real difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Later Living Carer, you’ll support older and vulnerable adults to live independently in their own homes within our developments. From personal care to meal support, your kindness and reliability will help our customers feel safe, respected, and valued.
Purpose of Job
Work within a team to ensure customers are supported to live as independently as possible within their own homes; providing personal, emotional, and social care and support in line with assessed needs promoting positive outcomes for customers.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in care or working with older/vulnerable people
- SVQ in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
- Strong communication and basic IT skills
- A respectful, inclusive approach to working with older people
- A team spirit and willingness to support others
What We Offer
- Hourly Rate: £14.04
- Hours: 19.75 per week on a 2-week rolling rota
- Shifts: Flexible morning and back shifts (7:30am–10:00pm), including weekends
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: On-site within our Later Living development at 61 Germiston Crescent, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire G75 9LL
- Paid training, development & SVQ qualifications
- Generous annual leave & pension contributions
- Paid SSSC registration & PVG check
- Uniform & free parking
- A supportive, inclusive team culture
- Real opportunities for career progression
Please note: this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe, and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.
We encourage all applicants to study the provided job description to familiarise yourself with the role and the duties involved. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.
How to Apply
Submit your online application form no later than 12 noon on Thursday 30th July 2026. For an informal chat about this role please contact Katrina Cameron, Later Living Manager (Care) at katrinac@trustha.org.uk. If you are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!
No Agencies Please!
ID6065-502415 - Later Living Care Worker - East Kilbride employer: Trust Housing Association Ltd
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Contact Details:
Trust Housing Association Ltd Recruitment Team
