ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 16 August 2026 at 11:55pm.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Location: Cludesdale
Hours: various, permanent
Work Pattern: 7 days over 14 in accordance with a roster
Salary / Hourly Rate: £18.4 - £18.85 per hour

To fully satisfy the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) registration requirements for this post, applicants must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants are required to provide verifiable evidence of their qualifications as part of the application process. Such evidence must be uploaded within the “Supported Documents” or “URL” section of the application.

View further information regarding the SSSC requirements for this post.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and genders to join our Care at Home Team.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference in people’s lives, we offer a rewarding role with variety, opportunities for development, and clear career progression.

We currently have permanent opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis.

View the Home Carer (Care at Home) job profile.

View the Home Carer (Home Assessment Team) job profile.

When applying for a position of Home Carer you must answer the questions below in a Word document which should be attached to your application in the “Supported Documents” and URL section

1. Demonstrating your suitability for the Home Carer Role
Please provide examples from your previous work or personal experience that demonstrate your ability to carry out the duties of a Home Carer.

In your response, outline the situations you were involved in, the responsibilities you held, the skills you used, and how these experiences prepare you for this role

2. Upholding Values and Professional Practice
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) sets standards for professional practice, including promoting dignity, respect, and independence.

Describe a situation where you upheld an individual’s dignity, rights, or independence in your work experience.
Explain what actions you took, why these were important, and how this reflects good practice in care.

3. Flexibility in Meeting Individual Needs
Provide two examples of occasions where you adapted your approach to meet the needs of an individual.

For each example, describe the situation, how you demonstrated flexibility, and the outcome for the person you were supporting.

4. Understanding What Matters to Service Users
In your view, describe what you feel is most important to individuals receiving care at home and how you would approach supporting an individual to develop the confidence and skills to do more for themselves, while still ensuring their safety and wellbeing??

Explain your reasons, understanding and describe how you would approach your role to ensure their needs, dignity, and preferences are respected.

5. Managing Refusal of Care or Emotional Distress
Describe how you would respond if a service user refused care, was reluctant to try a task independently, or became upset or distressed.

Outline the steps you would take to support them, maintain their dignity, ensure their safety, and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.

6. Responding to a Difficult Situation
Describe in detail a time when you dealt with a difficult or unexpected situation that required you to act quickly.

Cleary explain what happened, any risks involved, how you assessed and managed those risks, and the overall outcome for the service user.

The grade for these posts is Grade 2 level 3 -£18.34 - £18.85 per hour. As this is a shift working post, you will receive an additional 1 or 2 increment (depending on your shift pattern) and this will be consolidated into your salary. This role will require flexible evening and weekend working. For all shifts, the morning shift can start between 7am and 8am, and backshift can end between 9pm and 11pm.

We offer employees comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling them to enhance their skills within a supportive and professional environment and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service delivery, contributing to continuous improvement for the benefit of both the Service and the wider Organisation.

You will be promoting service users rights and choices. For more information please visit:

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200278/working_for_us/1752/social_care

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200227/care_for_the_elderly/1009/home_care_service

https://www.slhscp.org.uk/

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to work at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Candidates who do not already hold this qualification (or an equivalent or higher qualification) must be willing to work towards achieving it (all candidates must already hold a minimum qualification as stated SVQ2 SCQF6)

You will be required to work in accordance with a roster shift pattern.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

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 automatically be 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.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) 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 statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, 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

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

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)

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