Total 131 job vacancies by South Lanarkshire Council

Job Description

Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year term time.

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 at least one of the following:

• SVQ3 level 3 Childcare & Education

• SVQ Level 3 Children's Care in Education and Learning

• HNC Childcare in Education

• NNEB

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

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland. If you apply for this position please add ‘noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk’ to your safe email list to avoid emails being filtered as spam/junk.

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 Council.

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

Delivering a Fairer Future

Under the Council’s positive action programme, applications to this post are particularly encouraged from Male applicants.

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

Job Description

Housing & Technical Resources requires a Quantity Surveyor to join their team to assist with the day to day delivery of Quantity Surveying Services.

We deliver an integrated Design, Contract and Project management service based on strong links between our Building Services and Consultancy Services sections and private sector construction professionals and contractors therefore having the ability to interact constructively with a variety of stakeholders and partners is an essential requirement of the post.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting in providing a comprehensive quantity surveying service on various types of projects that will include providing cost plans, preparing bills of quantities/descriptions of work and associated contract documentation, tender reports, interim valuations and final accounts. This will include development of processes and procedures with Legal, Financial and Procurement staff from within the Council to deliver robust cost planning and cost management of projects.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a working knowledge and understanding of project cost planning, budget setting, cost management and delivery of capital and revenue projects in line with Council Standing orders on contracts and financial regulations.

With quality service provision and best value as key aspects of this role your focus will be high on customer satisfaction demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement.

It is preferred that you have a proven track record of working within a property/ construction environment and you will display professionalism and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

You should have a relevant RICS approved academic qualification in Quantity Surveying.

You will be eligible to participate in South Lanarkshire Council's Car Pool Scheme as it would be advantageous to have access to a vehicle for business purposes if required to travel to alternative locations.

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.

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

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 ofthe armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out inthe Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Individual

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

Job Description

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.

Requirements

Social Work Resources are committed to providing services for children, young people, families, adults, and older people who need care and protection.

An opportunity has arisen in the Hamilton Justice Throughcare Team for a Justice Social Worker. Duties of the post include providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; preparing Criminal Justice Social Work Reports for Courts, undertaking ongoing assessments and reviews; responsibility for the case management including carrying out direct intervention work and joint working with other agencies.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individuals to provide a professional service to our service user groups. We would welcome applications from registered Social Workers and from Final Year Degree in Social Work Students looking to start their career as a Social Worker in the Justice Services. Final year students must be qualified within 2 months of submitting their application form.
You will have a Social Work degree with knowledge of Justice Services and a clear understanding of risk assessment and management. The ability to priorities your workload and sound assessment and writing and communication skills are also essential for this post. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems. You will be committed to working with our service users in a pro-active and non-judgemental manner in the community to address their risks and needs and promote public safety.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.

All applicants must be registered or in the process of registering with Scottish Social Services Council and hold Degree in Social Work qualification or equivalent.

South Lanarkshire Justice Services require all successful applicants to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of level 2. This is due to the requirement to access the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR ) information system.

Responsibilities

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.

Legislative Information

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

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected 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 by South Lanarkshire Council.

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

The Individual

As an employee of the 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 apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

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 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

Job Description

Location: Hamilton Business Unit

2 week work pattern includes:

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday 07:00 - 15:30, Friday 16:30 - 02:30 , Saturday 18:30 - 03:00, Sunday 18:30 - 03:00

Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:00 - 19:00

Housing & Technical Resources require a CCTV Assistant to manage the effective monitoring of CCTV systems, supporting and enhancing safer environments. In this role, you will act as the primary liaison for various stakeholders, including Police Scotland's local Area Control Room and other Council departments, to aid in detecting and preventing crime and anti-social behaviour within the community. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing after-hours security monitoring of Council properties and related issues.

Your responsibilities will encompass scheduling, allocating, and supervising the work of the CCTV Control Centre and other support staff. You will also oversee the security, operation, and control of CCTV equipment within the Control Centre and ensure the maintenance of all records in accordance with Operational Procedures. Demonstrating strong organisational and prioritisation skills, you must be adaptable to changing priorities to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service. Effective communication and proficient IT skills are essential. Furthermore, you will perform tasks such as being the initial point of contact for fault reporting from internal departments with CCTV systems, assessing and addressing issues, and conducting annual maintenance visits to council properties with CCTV installations, ensuring system functionality and GDPR compliance.

Requirements

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.

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.

The preferred candidate will be subject to a Non Police Personnel Vetting Level 1 (NPPV) check prior to conditional offer of employment being made.

Please apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Individual

As an employee of the 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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Hours: 37 hours per week - Our nurseries are open from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m, 52 weeks per year, and you would be required to carry out shift patterns within these hours.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on the Head of Establishment position within our Early Learning and Childcare facility.

Education Resources are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment. We are looking to recruit a Head of Establishment.

The appointable candidate must hold the following:

• BA in Childhood Practice (or equivalent)
• Registration with SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council)

The Head of Establishment is accountable to the Lead Locality Officer and would undertake appropriate duties in line with the policies of South Lanarkshire Council.

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland. If you apply for this position please add ‘noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk’ to your safe email list to avoid emails being filtered as spam/junk.

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 Council.

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.

The Individual

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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Are you a dynamic and motivated individual looking for a new and challenging role for the next 12 months? Are you committed to excellent customer service? Do you thrive in a change environment? If so, read on….
An exciting opportunity has arisen within South Lanarkshire Council’s Housing and Technical Resources, for a Training Co-ordinator to be the lead for all training issues within the Council’s HOME project.
You will have experience of working for a housing organisation or previous Housing Systems experience, as well as a proven track record of identifying training needs across organisations.
You will have responsibility for delivering training on complex business systems such as housing management, CRM or repairs systems, as well as developing formal training programmes and courses, including supporting course material, so clear written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Experience of delivering a large-scale cross cutting training programme is desirable as is experience of utilising tools and techniques for identifying and documenting training courses.
This role requires a tenacious and self-motivated individual with an ability to work with minimal supervision, comfortable working in an open plan team environment. A team player who possesses excellent time management, planning and organisational skills and who is solution and outcome focussed.

You must possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of people. Coaching and formal training skills are essential for this role and experience in group facilitation would be useful although not essential. A training qualification is also desirable.

You will be required to attend all work stream lead, team, departmental and organisational meetings as well as attending training and development events, representing the organisation at any seminars, conferences and meetings as deemed appropriate, some of which may be held outside normal working hours.

You will be required to work within the policies and procedures of the organisation to provide a high quality of customer service and in particular, always to have a high regard for the organisation’s Equality Scheme & Policy.

You will act in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 when carrying out tasks associated with the collection, storage, manipulation and monitoring of personal data, and in accordance with the Health & Safety At Work Act (1974) and the organisation’s Health & Safety Policy Statement.

You must be willing and able to work outside of normal office hours on occasion, and although not essential, it would be advantageous if you drive and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

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.

The Individual

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)

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, not term time.

Duration: Fixed term up to 12 months.

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.

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland. If you apply for this position please add ‘noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk’ to your safe email list to avoid emails being filtered as spam/junk.

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 Council.

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

Delivering a Fairer Future

Under the Council’s positive action programme, applications to this post are particularly encouraged from Male applicants.

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 familieswhich is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Additional information for current South Lanarkshire Council Employees

As this is a Fixed Term position, prior to making your application, please discuss your potential application with your current Line Manager. In the event that you are being considered for this post, your release to undertake this internal fixed term opportunity would need to be agreed in advance and managed by the service/s or resource/s.

The Individual

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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

The Planning & Regulatory Service of South Lanarkshire Council is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Team Leader, who can demonstrate approven track record to provide the lead officer function in the delivery of the full range of Building Standards activities.

Based in Almada Street, Hamilton, the successful candidate will oversee the activity of operational teams dealing with all aspects of the Building Standards function including carrying out building warrant assessments, site inspections, and dealing with dangerous buildings and other enforcement activities. In addition, the successful candidate will lead in the preparation and delivery of advice and guidance as well as develop policies and processes that are essential to the implementation of the Building Regulations and supporting legislation. You will represent the Building Standards service at a strategic level both within and out with the Council, including liaison with stakeholders such as the Building Standards Division of the Scottish Government and Local Authority Building Standards Scotland.

We require a person with an expert knowledge of building regulations and associated legislation together with significant understanding of the construction industry along with experience of working within a Local Authority Building Standards environment. You should be customer focused and able to evidence experience in contributing to the delivery of solutions in line with business objectives. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a Building Standard’s related discipline and have full membership of RICS,CABE or equivalent.

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

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

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.

Responsibilities

tbc

The Individual

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, including consideration of a condensed working weeks e.g 4 day working week, 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

Job Description

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.

Requirements

Social Work Resources are committed to providing services for children, young people, families, adults, and older people who need care and protection.
An opportunity has arisen in the Lanark locality Justice Team for a Justice Social Worker. Duties of the post include providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; preparing Criminal Justice Social Work Reports for Courts, undertaking ongoing assessments and reviews; responsibility for the case management including carrying out direct intervention work and joint working with other agencies.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individuals to provide a professional service to our service user groups. We would welcome applications from registered Social Workers and from Final Year Degree in Social Work Students looking to start their career as a Social Worker in the Justice Services. Final year students must be qualified within 2 months of submitting their application form.
You will have a Social Work degree with knowledge of Justice Services and a clear understanding of risk assessment and management. The ability to priorities your workload and sound assessment and writing and communication skills are also essential for this post. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems. You will be committed to working with our service users in a pro-active and non-judgemental manner in the community to address their risks and needs and promote public safety.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.
All applicants must be registered or in the process of registering with Scottish Social Services Council and hold Degree in Social Work qualification or equivalent.
South Lanarkshire Justice Services require all successful applicants to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of level 2. This is due to the requirement to access the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR ) information system.

Responsibilities

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.

Legislative Information

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

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected 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 by South Lanarkshire Council.

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

The Individual

As an employee of the 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 apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

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 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

Job Description

Do you want to make positive difference to the lives of others?

We are transforming Care at Home services through the ongoing development of exciting new approaches that will bring positive and life changing improvements to those who receive our services, and we need you to help us make a difference to the lives of others.

A number of flexible opportunities exist for people wishing to work in this exciting new environment. We are looking for people of all ages, male and female to become home carers. Want to make a difference?

Not only will you receive an excellent rate of pay you will also benefit from:

Flexible working hours, up to 33 days annual leave, 10 public holidays.

The Grade for their post is Grade 2 level 3 - £16.37 to £16.84 per hour. As this is a shift working post, you will receive an additional 1 or 2 increment (depending on your shift patter) and this will be consolidated into your salary.

Backed by significant investment, the home first service operates seven days a week with a focus on supporting service users to regain or attain skills and abilities. Helping them to achieve as much independence as they can in their own homes.

As a Home Carer within the Care at Home (Home First) service, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses and Social Care professionals with the aim of supporting, motivating and inspiring people to re-learn daily skills and enhance their quality of life. This may be required following a period in hospital or to prevent admission to hospital.

This service offers employees the opportunity to develop skills in a supported and professional environment and make a real difference to the lives of others. You will have access to training, and to opportunities for career development in one of Health and Social Care Partnership’s the largest services and have access to the employee benefits that you would expect from one of Scotland’s Council’s.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the Organisation.

Requirements

What roles are there for you?

We have vacancies throughout South Lanarkshire, full time and part time

Most of our staff will work the following shift pattern:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

We have a variety of contracted hours available to suit your circumstances with some examples below:

Contracted Hours Example:

17.5 Hours: 5 hours working in morning or backshift

21 Hours: 6 hours working in morning or backshift

24.5 Hours: 7 hours working in morning or backshift (includes 30 minutes unpaid break)

28 Hours: 8 hours working in morning or backshift (includes 30 minutes unpaid break)

35 Hours: Split shift of 5 hours in the morning and 5 hours in the evening

We also have weekend only positions available as follows:

12 Hours: 6 hours working in morning or backshift

10 or 20 Hours: Split shift of 5 hours in the morning and 5 hours in the evening

For all shifts:

The morning shift can start between 7am and 8 am

Backshift can end between 9pm and 11pm

Our employee discount scheme, discounted leisure membership, cycle to work scheme, physiotherapy, financial advice, employee counselling, complementary therapies, eye tests and occupation health support.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and the credit union.

Once you are fully trained you will also have the opportunity for career development in one of the largest Health and Social Care Partnership’s in Scotland.

Responsibilities

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.

Legislative Information

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

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected 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 by South Lanarkshire Council.

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

It is essential that applicant currently holds an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or recognised SSSC equivalent

SSSC Registration

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC Registration within 6 months of employment.

You will be promoting service users rights and choices. For more information please visit:-

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200278/working_for_us/1752/social_care

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200227/care_for_the_elderly/1009/home_care_service

https://www.slhscp.org.uk/

http://www.newcarestandards.scot/

The Individual

As an employee of the 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 apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities ;and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage 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 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

Job Description

Location: Hamilton

A 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.

Are you able support people in their community to live as independently as possible?

Are you committed to doing the best you can for people you support?

This post is an excellent opportunity at a time of considerable development. As a Social Work Assistant (Assessment and Review) within the Care at Home Team, you will have responsibility for undertaking community care assessments in line with Self-Directed Support and Carer legislation. The post will play a key role in the delivery of community services and will involve assessing service users’ needs and monitoring and reviewing care within agreed timescales.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of Care at Home Team Leaders and provide support to deliver the Council’s statutory duties in relation to care management activity.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, IT and communication skills. Successful applicants will be required to be flexible in approach and have the ability to travel across the locality.

An HND or SVQ in Social Care, or equivalent, is desirable.

Requirements

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.

Legislative Information

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

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected 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 by South Lanarkshire Council.

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

Responsibilities

As an employee of the 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 apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities ;and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage 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 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