Closing Date
Applications must be received by 29 April 2026 at 11:59pm.
Location and Working Hours
Location: East Kilbride Lifestyles
Hours: 37 per week, temporary for 12 months
Salary / Hourly Rate: £37,702 - £38,779 per year
Responsibilities
South Lanarkshire Council are looking for a highly motivated individual who will supervise and ensure the delivery of a quality service to frail older people including those with dementia. You will contribute to the Care Planning, Reviews and Report process of individual service users and assist in the service provision within the East Kilbride area. Experience of working with service users who suffer from dementia is desirable.
Requirements
Experience within an Older People’s setting is required. The successful candidate must hold SVQ Level 3 or HNC qualification and be working towards 2 units of SVQ Level 4.
Legal and Disclosure
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with 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 http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three 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
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within its 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. 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
* 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)
Application Requirements
To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded. Please ensure you complete the application via the Opportunity Marketplace or by clicking on the application link in the application form titled \"REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS\". Legislation information, all correspondence will be via your email address. The application process additional information to support your application (not a CV) must be uploaded under supporting documents.
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.
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