Job Description
Location: Cambuslang, Rutherglen
Hours: various, permanent
Work Pattern: 7 days over 14 in accordance with a roster
Salary / Hourly Rate: £18.34 – £18.85 per hour
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and genders to join our Care at Home Team.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference in people’s lives, we offer a rewarding role with variety, opportunities for development, and clear career progression.
We currently have permanent opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis.
Requirements
To fully satisfy the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) registration requirements for this post, applicants must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants are required to provide verifiable evidence of their qualifications as part of the application process. Such evidence must be uploaded within the “Supported Documents” or “URL” section of the application.
View further information regarding the SSSC requirements for this post.
The grade for these posts is Grade 2 level 3 -£18.34 – £18.85 per hour. As this is a shift working post, you will receive an additional 1 or 2 increment (depending on your shift pattern) and this will be consolidated into your salary. This role will require flexible evening and weekend working. For all shifts, the morning shift can start between 7am and 8am, and backshift can end between 9pm and 11pm. You will be required to work in accordance with a roster shift pattern.
We offer employees comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling them to enhance their skills within a supportive and professional environment and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service delivery, contributing to continuous improvement for the benefit of both the Service and the wider Organisation.
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_carehttps://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200227/care_for_the_elderly/1009/home_care_servicehttps://www.slhscp.org.uk/
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to work at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Candidates who do not already hold this qualification (or an equivalent or higher qualification) must be willing to work towards achieving it (all candidates must already hold a minimum qualification as stated SVQ2 SCQF6).
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
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.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire’s Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
Benefits
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
About Us
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
About the Team
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture 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 / South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also 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.
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