Job Overview
Position: Social Care Assistant
Location: David Walker Gardens, Rutherglen
Hours: 30 hours per week (permanent) or temporary for 6 months
Salary: £24,307–£24,495 per annum
Work pattern: Combination of early shifts (7:15 am–3:15 pm) and late shifts (2:15 pm–10:15 pm) with 8 shifts over a fortnight period including weekend working
Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate care and welfare support to older adults in the community
* Assist with daily living activities, meals, personal care and medication where appropriate
* Demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement
* Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with service users
* Engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities throughout the day
* Maintain accurate records and report concerns regarding diet, fluid intake or other care needs to appropriate personnel
* Organise and manage time effectively while caring for multiple service users
Qualifications & Requirements
* SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care, or HNC in Social Care, or willingness to complete these qualifications
* Registered with SSSC or in the process of registration; registration must be completed within 6 months of commencement
* Experience providing care and welfare for older or disabled people, preferably with dementia, is desirable
* Ability to plan and prepare meals and drinks for users with special dietary requirements
* Strong organisational, communication and time‑management skills
* Commitment to promoting the independence, rights and choice of service users
Legislative & Disclosure Requirements
* Job is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020
* Post is a regulated role under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020 – applicants must not be barred from working with adults
* Preferred candidates will join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to offer
* Overseas Criminal Records Check required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived abroad for more than 3 months in the past 10 years; check must be translated into English and certified
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
The Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including disabled applicants, care‑experienced applicants, black, Asian or minority ethnic groups, military service background applicants and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also support members of the armed forces community, including ex‑service members and their families, by guaranteeing an interview where criteria are met.
Benefits
* Local government pension scheme – enrolment and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave (including public holidays up to 10 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave enhancements
* Employee discounts (including cinema)
* Supportive benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Programme
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