SWRK 3737 - G2 Social Care Worker (605535, 605530, 605536)

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 20th of February 2026 at 11.59pm

Location: McKillop Gardens
Hours: 30 hours per week, Permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £18.21 - £18.70
 

South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, high performing organisation with a clear vision and programme of action which is 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.

The successful applicant will have experience in caring for older people, preferably within a residential setting and be familiar with all aspects of personal care. You will be able to construct a person centred support plan, implement, review and evaluate its effectiveness for the service users for whom you have responsibility. You will contribute to the assessment and review process and administer medicines as prescribed. Shift and weekend working is essential.

The successful candidate is required to hold a SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or a HNC or be willing to work towards these qualifications.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the Organisation.

South Lanarkshire Council will provide all required job relevant training including induction and ongoing learning and development.

If you are a caring, patient, compassionate and adaptable individual who understands and respects the rights of other people, we would like to hear from you.

Interviews for these posts will be held face to face.

View the Social Care Worker job profile

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• Provide examples of your work or other activities which demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the post
  • Please provide details of which IT programs and applications you use / are familiar with? 
  • Please describe your level of computer literacy in detail, giving examples of what you use in your daily work / life and why.
• Provide details of a work situation that has been difficult, describe what your role was, the skills you required to use
  • How did you communicate with other people involved?
  • In what way did you influence the outcome?
• Can you provide an example of a situation where you have had to prioritise the needs of several people with different requirements, at the same time. 
  • Describe the differing needs, how you supported these, and how you made the decision in terms of prioritisation

  • Social care workers are responsible for administering prescribed medication to individual service users in line with all relevant policies and procedures, local and national. 

  • Administration can include verbal prompts and guidance to take medication to physically assisting and /or guiding an individual to take medication. 
  • Tell us about your knowledge/training of medication guidance? 

  • What factors do you consider when completing a risk assessment and how do you ensure the care plan clearly reflects the actions required to keep the service users safe?

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to 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. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.