Overview
The Care & Support Service is a supported living service which provides support to adults with a learning disability living in South Lanarkshire.
Candidates should have experience in supporting adults with a learning disability and have SVQ Level 2 in Care or be willing to work towards gaining this qualification. Candidates must be willing to work in accordance with a rota which includes evening and weekend work.
Hours: 32 per week
Vacancy: Permanent
Salary: £25,244 - £25,611
View the Care and Support worker job profile (link for reference in the original posting; no external links were retained in this refined version).
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Responsibilities and Requirements
* Support adults with a learning disability in a care and support setting.
* Have SVQ Level 2 in Care or be willing to work towards gaining this qualification.
* Be willing to work according to a rota that includes evening and weekend work.
Application Instructions and Compliance
* Please note we do not accept CVs; any CVs submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
* Preferred candidates identified after the selection process may be required to assist the recruitment team to complete recruitment checks in a timely manner. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may be withdrawn from the position.
* Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
* This post is exempt in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
* This post is a Regulated Role working with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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.
* Please refer to the Disclosure process information for further details.
Disclosure and Benefits
* As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would receive a wide range of benefits including:
* Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme.
* Salary sacrifice option to increase pension pot (AVC scheme).
* Up to 33 days annual leave; public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
* Occupational sick pay; family-friendly policies (flexible working and enhanced leave).
* Employee discounts (including cinema discounts).
* Additional benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program).
Other Information
* Foreign Police Check: candidates should 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. Interviews will be guaranteed for all disabled applicants who meet minimum competency/behaviour requirements. The council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces family; veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet minimum requirements.
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