Total 131 job vacancies by South Lanarkshire Council

Location: Hamilton Water Palace, Almada Street, Hamilton

Number of posts: 4

Hours: Various hours available

Salary Band: £15.90 - £16.10 per hour

Duration: Permanent (casual positions are also available)

Job Profile: Click here to view

For further information please contact: susan.mcallister@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture have an award winning Swimming Development programme which delivers high quality lessons in our nine pools. Due to the continued expansion of our programme which currently delivers lessons to around 10,000 people a week, we are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated Lead Swim Teachers who love teaching swimming to a variety of abilities and age groups through out South Lanarkshire Pools.

All successful candidates should have a Scottish Swim Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) or SQA Level 7 and will be expected to apply for PVG Scheme registration and complete induction before commencing any paid work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up / take down equipment where required

Ensure regular, relevant communication and feedback with customers/participants and colleagues in relation to all aspects of the programme. Provide management with relevant performance management information.

Plan session or block to be coached ensuring it is of the correct level and standard for the group it is to be delivered to and in line with activity goals

Prepare for and deliver sessions in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines, Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures including Risk Assessments

Deliver a fun, structured and progressive coaching session at the correct level and standard for the group, in-line with the appropriate National Governing Body guidelines

Assist the Swim Development management with staff development and the delivery and development of the programme.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Applicants must hold a SSTQ or SQA Level 7 qualification. Please do not apply for the post if you are awaiting your result. Please submit your application when you have achieved your qualification.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• 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)

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

Legislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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 by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.

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

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Vacancies have arisen for Personnel Assistants within Finance and Corporate Resources. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and support employees and managers in the move to our new modern self-service HR system.

The role involves working within our new Oracle Fusion Helpdesk team, providing first point of contact support to employees and managers in relation to a wide range of HR related enquiries and policy matters.

To provide the highest level of customer service it is therefore essential that you have previous experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can demonstrate the ability to provide professional HR advice with confidence.

The successful applicant will be resilient, positive and solution focused. You will be able to demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to prioritising your own workload and enthusiasm to deliver excellent service to managers and employees across the Council by taking personal responsibility for processing enquires to a high standard.

The role will also undertake reporting requirements for the service therefore we are also looking for candidates to demonstrate strong IT and analytical skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop their own skills and knowledge within the role.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: Grade 2 Level 1-3, £27,245.76 - £31,954.00

View the Personnel Assistant job profile

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Describe a time when you had to work under pressure to a tight deadline and how you prioritised your work load.
• Please detail why it is important to be flexible in you approach to meet the changing service delivery requirements.
• Describe a project or task when you used your initiative to solve a problem and what steps did you use.
• Please describe when you had to actively listen to your colleagues and why it was important.

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

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Description

Location: Hollandbush Nursery, Hamilton

This post is fixed term until January 2027

Hours: 14.8 hours per week - Thursday and Friday

Hourly Rate: £19.19 - £19.74

Education Resources are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment. We are looking to recruit a Team Leader to join our existing Early Years Teams.

You will work as an enthusiastic, effective member of an early years team supporting, leading and motivating staff to nurture children and create stimulating learning opportunities that deliver a high quality child centred early years provision which meets the needs of our youngest children and their families.

You will be an innovative educator who will work in partnership with others to lead and develop the service.

In addition, you will have significant experience of working within an early years environment and will be committed to on going professional development holding an:

• SVQ3 level 3 Childcare & Education, OR
• SVQ Level 3 Children's Care in Education and Learning, OR
• HNC Childcare in Education, OR
• NNEB

You will also be required to meet the registration requirements of a Practitioner with SSSC and be currently registered.

View the Early Years Team Leader job profile

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

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Description

Location: Hollandbush Nursery, Hamilton

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £23,395 - £25,147

South Lanarkshire Council are looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to support the learning and development of young children within our Early Learning and Childcare establishments.

Within South Lanarkshire Council’s Education Resources it is our mission to make positive, meaningful changes in the lives of children and young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for children, pupils and staff, and work in partnership with parents and other professionals. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to the education, care and welfare of our children and young people in our Education Establishments.

You will work as an effective member of the early Learning and Childcare Team, supporting the delivering of a high quality service which supports children and staff and contributes to a positive ethos.

This post requires employees to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a support worker and to hold a relevant qualification. Candidates require to have or be willing to obtain one of the following qualifications:

• NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ 2 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ 2 Children's Care Learning and Development at SCQF Level 2.

Support will be provided to successful candidates who don’t hold a relevant qualification to obtain one.

View the Early Years Support Assistant job profile

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

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Description

Location: St Elizabeth's Primary School, Hamilton

Hours: 37 hours per week

Duration: Temporary post covering Maternity Leave

Salary: £32,873 - £33,779

Education Resources are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment and are looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner.

You will work as an enthusiastic, effective member of an early years team supporting, nurturing children and creating stimulating learning opportunities that deliver a high quality child centred early years provision which meets the needs of our youngest children and their families. You will be an innovative educator who will work in partnership with others.

In addition, you will have experience of working within an early years environment and will be committed to ongoing professional development and be in possession of at least one of the following qualifications; NNEB, HNC, SVQ 3 Children’s Care Learning & Development or SVQ 3 Early Years Care & Education.

You will also be required to meet the registration requirements of a Practitioner with SSSC.

View the Early Years Practitioner job profile

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

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Description

Permanent Post.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday.

Salary: £35,019 - £36,023 annually.

View the Administrative Team Leader job profile.

An exciting opportunity has arisen which requires a self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills who will lead the delivery of administrative support to the Head of Service Support and Operations team, leading and providing specialist advice and support in line with predetermined procedures, instructions and standards to support the effective provision of the service.

You will undertake a wide range of duties in accordance with statutory and predetermined procedures, often working with sensitive information and adhering to tight deadlines and agreed performance targets. You will be involved in dealing with, and providing advice to, elected members, senior officers, both internal and external, as well as other stakeholders, therefore, it is essential that you possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to the principles of customer care.

You will be required to demonstrate excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and MS Teams.

This role demands that you work in a highly professional manner, always exercising confidentiality and discretion and that you are able to respond effectively to changing priorities.

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

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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 which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role
• 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)

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary - £39,235.35 - £49,400.04

Vacancy - Permanent x 2

To view the job profile for the post of Solicitor please click here

South Lanarkshire Council are seeking to recruit two Solicitors to be part of a busy Legal Services Team which aims to provide the highest quality legal service and advice to the Council.

One role will be within the Enterprise, Property and Procurement Team and will involve delivering a legal service to clients across the Council with a focus on property and commercial work. We are looking for a flexible individual with enthusiasm and a commitment to working in a local authority.

One role will be within the People and Communities Team and will involve providing representation and advice to the Council across areas including Housing, Social Work, Education, Employment and Debt Recovery.

Applications are invited from enrolled solicitors with a current Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate. These roles may suit a newly qualified solicitor as full training will be provided.

For further information or an informal chat please contact Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager on 01698 454501.

Please Apply online

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

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

All correspondence will be via your email address.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary - £50,878.21- £55,659.45

Vacancy - Permanent

To view the job profile for this post please click here

Location: Hamilton

South Lanarkshire Council is one of the largest and most progressive local authorities in Scotland.

Housing Services deliver a range of quality services to 25,000 tenants within the South Lanarkshire area. Our local housing teams provide services directly and in partnership with others, including tenancy and estate management; homelessness and housing support; allocations and void management; preventing and tackling anti social behaviour; rent arrears collection and management.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Hamilton Area Office for a full time Housing Services Manager to lead a highly motivated team providing day-to-day housing management and homelessness services.

You will lead a multi disciplined team in a dynamic environment and you will be committed to constantly improving services to meet challenging targets and obtain best value for our customers.

You will be a self motivated and confident professional with a proven track record in delivering results. You will be required to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of housing and homelessness policy and practice and you will preferably be qualified to Housing Diploma Level.

In return you will be part of a forward thinking organisation that values its staff and customers which will afford you the opportunity for personal and service development potential.

As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks for example, Identity, Asylum and Immigration and employment history etc.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Can you please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework - Efficient, Flexible, Performing, Working with Others and Leading?.
• Can you please evidence the experience you have in Managing People, particularly in the context of housing and homelessness team (s)?

Please Apply online

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a PVG check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

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

All correspondence will be via your email address.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary - £50,878.21- £55,659.45

Vacancy - Permanent

To view role profile please click LINK

Location: Hamilton

South Lanarkshire Council is one of the largest and most progressive local authorities in Scotland.

Housing Services deliver a range of quality services to 25,000 tenants within the South Lanarkshire area. Our local housing teams provide services directly and in partnership with others, including tenancy and estate management; homelessness and housing support; allocations and void management; preventing and tackling anti social behaviour; rent arrears collection and management.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Hamilton Area Office for a full time Housing Services Manager to lead a highly motivated team providing day-to-day housing management and homelessness services.

You will lead a multi disciplined team in a dynamic environment and you will be committed to constantly improving services to meet challenging targets and obtain best value for our customers.

You will be a self motivated and confident professional with a proven track record in delivering results. You will be required to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of housing and homelessness policy and practice and you will preferably be qualified to Housing Diploma Level.

In return you will be part of a forward thinking organisation that values its staff and customers which will afford you the opportunity for personal and service development potential.

As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks for example, Identity, Asylum and Immigration and employment history etc.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Can you please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework - Efficient, Flexible, Performing, Working with Others and Leading?.
• Can you please evidence the experience you have in Managing People, particularly in the context of housing and homelessness team (s)?

Please Apply online

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a PVG check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

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

All correspondence will be via your email address.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Description

Permanent Post.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Salary: Depute Head Teacher Scale 2 - £64,479 annually.

View the Depute Head Teacher job profile.

About the school:

Woodhead Primary is situated on the outskirts of Hamilton to the south. The school serves a catchment area comprising private and council housing and covers Woodhead, Meikle Earnock, Torhead Farm, Avon Grove and part of Fairhill.

Our three storey building was officially opened in October 2013 and Phase 2 was completed in June 2019. The school has a MUGA Pitch, enclosed garden area and extensive school grounds to facilitate outdoor learning.

The school has 22 classrooms, a nursery playroom, a tutorial room, multi-purpose conference room, visiting services room, ICT suite, library, a large dining hall, gym hall and a number of break-out areas to enhance teaching and learning. The dining hall is situated on the top floor and the staffroom is on the first floor; both with magnificent views over Hamilton and beyond.

Our current pupil roll is 359 children across 13 classes. The nursery class has capacity for 48 children and we offer 1140 hours of funded early learning and childcare across the year to our nursery pupils.

School Website.

Transforming learning and teaching, inspiring learners, improving attainment and supporting young people to achieve their potential is what we want our schools to achieve

It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

Education Resources are committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment.

We are now inviting applications from Fully Qualified (GTC) Teachers.

The Depute Head Teacher is required to:

• Assist the Head Teacher in the overall management of the school as part of a Management Team.

• Deputise for the Head Teacher in his absence and have responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleague.

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

GTC Registration

It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Description

Permanent Position.

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: Principal Teacher £57,429 annual salary

About the school:

St. Peter’s Primary School is a denominational Primary School in South Lanarkshire Council, serving catchment localities in areas of Laighstonehall, Fairhill, Little Earnock and Meikle Earnock in Hamilton. The school is one of six associated primary schools within St. John Ogilvie High School Learning Community. Children transition to St.Peter's Primary School from a variety of nurseries within the local area and beyond. The spiritual direction of the school is guided by the School Chaplain, the parish of St. Peter’s RC and the Diocese of Motherwell.

St. Peter’s Primary School is proud to promote a caring and welcoming ethos based on Gospel values. All staff invest in nurturing the care, welfare and health and well-being of all children and families, within a culture of inclusion, equality and equity. The school strives to provide high quality, exciting, inspirational and challenging learning opportunities and experiences, in an aspirational learning environment which promotes excellence in attainment and achievement. The school aims to meet learners' needs through effective, well-organised and targeted learning provision. All staff endeavour to foster quality partnerships with parents/carers, families, the whole school and parish community through: mutual trust, respect, informative communications, positive opportunities, faith practices and contributions to the wider life of the school.

At St. Peter's Primary School, the children are encouraged and motivated to embrace their personal learning journey with the mantra of "I can do, you can do and we can do together!"

School Website:

Subject to the policies and practice of the School and the Council, the duties of principal teachers are, in addition to any duties of a teacher that may apply, to:

(a) lead, manage and support the work of colleagues providing strategic direction and guidance as necessary;

(b) lead curriculum development and quality assurance;

(c) contribute to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils;

(d) review and support professional needs, and performance of colleagues through career-long professional learning;

e) where required, lead, implement and manage whole school policies including, where appropriate, guidance, pastoral care and behaviour support.

Principal Teachers must be given a reduction in weekly class contact to enable them to carry out those duties which are in addition to their duties as classroom teacher. Its extent may vary according to the nature and scope of those duties. The additional duties of principal teachers must be capable of being undertaken within the 35-hour working week and, where a principal teacher retains a classroom teacher role, within the arrangements agreed at establishment level through the working time agreement.

View the Prinicpal Teacher job profile.

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

GTC Registration

It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

Diocese Approval

In line with section 21 (2A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 the successful candidate for this post will require to have the approval of the Roman Catholic Church.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Administration and Legal Services, Finance and Corporate Resources seeks to recruit a self-motivated individual, with extensive experience of clerking formal committees, preferably in a local government or similar environment. You will have a professional approach, with strong organisational skills and a sound knowledge of the law and practice relating to council decision-making processes.

You will undertake a wide range of duties in accordance with statutory and predetermined procedures, often working with sensitive information and adhering to tight deadlines and agreed performance targets. You will be involved in dealing with, and providing advice to, elected members, senior officers, both internal and external, as well as other stakeholders, therefore, it is essential that you possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to the principles of customer care.

Given the level of responsibility attached to this post, you will be required to work using your own initiative, exercising confidentiality and discretion at all times and have the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.

Ideally, you should have experience in all aspects of clerking formal committees/boards and knowledge of associated governance arrangements. You must be able to demonstrate excellent written, oral and IT skills as you will also be required to clerk and facilitate hybrid meetings which are livestreamed and available for the public to view.

You will be based within Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, with limited capacity for home working.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £39,235.35 - £40,093.05

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When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Can you please provide evidence of your experience in the 3 job specific competencies listed in the job profile – Skills, Knowledge and Experience, Organisation Awareness, Communication?
• Please evidence how you can demonstrate a range of interpersonal and communication skills relevant to the key tasks and responsibilities of this post.
• Please evidence your ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• In what ways have you been involved with and contributed to initiatives within your present establishment?
• Please provide any other details that you feel will support your application.

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

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Fantastic development opportunity to expand experience within the Financial environment.

You will work within the Procure to Pay Section and provide support for the administration arrangements this function. You should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the financial activity of the team and be involved with the day to day running of the team.

You will display competence in dealing with customers and undertaking a wide range of administrative duties. You should be able to demonstrate numeracy skills to enable you to produce accurate and complex documents. You will also be able to prioritise work with limited supervision. You will display willingness to take part in team activities, contribute any ideas for improvement and work productively in a high pressurised environment.

Hours: 35 hours

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £26,023.07 - £26,333.31

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When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Do you have financial experience within a local authority finance setting?
• Do you have a working knowledge of Oracle Fusion Financial Systems and office based packages?

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

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting and innovating opportunity has arisen within the Pan-Lanarkshire Court Services. We are looking to appoint a permanent full time social worker to work across the three Sheriff Court’s in Lanarkshire (Hamilton, Lanark and Airdrie).

This is an opportunity for someone seeking to develop their knowledge and skills of Justice and Court Social Work Services and will provide the successful candidate with access to a range of learning experiences. The successful applicant would be expected to provide a service to the Sheriff Courts and would be responsible for completing a range of assessment reports; including electronic monitoring bail assessments and bail supervision assessments, CJSWR’s and expedited stand down reports. The successful applicant will also be provided with the opportunity to work in a multi-agency setting with partners including COPFS, SCTS and Police Scotland.

Applicants must possess a Degree in Social Work (or Social Work equivalent) and must be registered with the SSSC. This role requires PVG clearance for regulated work with children and protected adults. South Lanarkshire Council will submit a PVG application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent PVG certificate will be required prior to commencement. Applicants for the position will also require to agree to be vetted to NPV level 2 in order to utilise the VISOR home office system.

Applicants will require to have a developed knowledge of Justice Services and will require the ability to complete risk assessments and formal court reports. In addition, successful candidates will have positive relationship development skills, good communication skills and will possess good organisation and time management skills.

For more information about the post please contact Claire Borden (Fieldwork Manager) via e-mail claire.borden@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Hours: 35 per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £39,235.35 - £45,184.52

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When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Can you explain your reasons for applying for this post and explain what knowledge and skills you hold that would make you a good candidate for the position?
• Can you detail for us your understanding of what the court social worker role is?
• Provide details of a time when you have required to work closely with partner agencies to achieve a goal or outcome and tell us about your role in the partnership and how you overcame any barriers or challenges?
• Detail for us what you think makes an effective team and why and also tell us about what role you play within a team?

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

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

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting and innovating opportunity has arisen within South Lanarkshire Council’s Children and Justice Services. We are looking to employ a Qualified Social Worker who has experience of working within a Justice or recovery social work setting and who has a good understanding of Drug Treatment and Testing Order’s (DTTO) and supporting those who experience difficulties as a result of their alcohol and drug use, and find themselves in conflict with the law. The successful applicant will be involved in working across the area of South Lanarkshire as part of the Drug Treatment and Testing Order (DTTO) and Recovery Oriented Justice Service (ROJS) and will predominantly be working with individuals who have been placed on a statutory court order or period of deferral. The key focus of the work will be to provide assessments and interventions to those who have been referred to the service by the Courts and to provide care and support to those who require treatment and interventions as a result of their involvement with the Justice System. The successful candidate will work closely with adults to provide intensive supports engaging with the individual, their families and a range of key partners and services.

Tasks and duties will include completing DTTO and Structured Deferred Sentence (SDS) assessments and creating tailored person-centred action plans to reduce the likelihood of further involvement with the Justice System. The successful applicant will work in conjunction with a range of services and partner agencies including Police Scotland, Scottish Court and Tribunal Services (SCTS), and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).

Applicants will require to have a sound knowledge of Children and Justice Services and will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as part of a wider team. The successful candidate should have positive communication and relationship building skills. Successful applicants must have good organisation and time management skills and be good at working under pressure; particularly when faced with adversity and challenging/complex needs and behaviours. The successful applicant will be required to have a sound knowledge of Drug Treatment and Testing Orders and a level of experience in working within a Justice or recovery focussed Social Work setting

Hours: 35 per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £39,235.35 - £45,184.52

View the Social Worker job profile

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

•Can you explain your reasons for applying for this post and explain what knowledge and skills you feel you could bring to this position?

•Explain your understanding of the national priorities and policies for Justice Services in Scotland and how you feel these would impact on your role as social worker?

•Detail a time when you have achieved positive outcomes when working with an individual or family and explain how the positive outcomes were achieved?

•Can you tell us about a time when you have experienced a difference of opinion within a work setting or environment and detail how you dealt with this and what the end outcome was?

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

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

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme