Join Our New Later Living Team – Now Hiring Carers!
We’re launching brand-new Later Living services this October in East Kilbride and we’re looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join us as Later Living Carers.
If you are looking for a role where you’ll make a real difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Later Living Carer, you’ll support older and vulnerable adults to live independently in their own homes within our developments. From personal care to meal support, your kindness and reliability will help our customers feel safe, respected, and valued.
Purpose of Job
Work within a team to ensure customers are supported to live as independently as possible within their own homes; providing personal, emotional, and social care and support in line with assessed needs promoting positive outcomes for customers.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in care or working with older/vulnerable people
* SVQ in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
* Strong communication and basic IT skills
* A respectful, inclusive approach to working with older people
* A team spirit and willingness to support others
What We Offer
* Hourly Rate: £13.00
* Hours: 12–20 per week on a rolling rota
* Shifts: Flexible morning and back shifts (7:30am–10:00pm), including weekends
* Contract: Permanent
* Location: On-site within one of our Later Living developments
* Start Date: September
* Paid training, development & SVQ qualifications
* Generous annual leave & pension contributions
* Paid SSSC registration & PVG check
* Uniform & free parking
* A supportive, inclusive team culture
* Real opportunities for career progression
Please note: this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe, and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.
We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.
How to Apply
Submit your online application form no later than12 noon on 28th July 2025.
For an informal chat about this role please contactMargaret McLaughlin, Care and Support Partner (Customer Experience) at margaretmc@trustha.org.uk.
Interviews will take place early August 2025
If you are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!
Later Living Carer Job Description
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