Social Care Assistant
Applications must be received by 23 June 2026 at 11:55pm.
Meldrum Gardens, East Kilbride.
Hours: Casual/Bank.
Work pattern to be discussed during interview.
£28,012 - £28,358.
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action designed to improve the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire. The aim of Social Work Resources is to promote social welfare and provide effective care and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people in South Lanarkshire. In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is flexible, willing to undertake delegated tasks as part of a team. You should be committed to promoting service users independence, rights, choice, individuality and be available to work one of our shift rosters.
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 If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be automatically withdrawn from this position.
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.
This post is exempt 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.
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 to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
An overseas criminal records check is required for 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 records 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.
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 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.