SWRK 3943 - G2 Home Carer (Campaign)

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 29 March 2026 at 11:59

Location: Rutherglen, Cambuslang, East Kilbride
Hours: Various, permanent
Work Pattern: 7 days over 14 in accordance with roaster
Salary / Hourly Rate: £17.72 to £18.21 per hour plus additional increment depending on shift pattern (pay award as from April 2026 will be £18.34 - £18.85 plus additional increment depending on shift pattern)

We are looking for people of all ages, male and female to join our Care at Home Team.

If you are passionate about care and delivering services of the highest quality, we offer variety, development and career opportunities and the potential to make a difference to the lives of others.

We have permanent vacancies throughout South Lanarkshire, full-time and part-time.  

View the Home Carer job profile.

The grade for these posts is Grade 2 level 3 - £17.72 to £18.21 per hour. Pay award as from April 2026 will be £18.34 - £18.85.

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 the training opportunities to develop skills in a supported and professional environment to make a real difference to the lives of others. 

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.

To find out more about the Care at Home Service, the shift patterns and the various areas of services we cover visit here:

Home Carer jobs - South Lanarkshire Council

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/

Requirements

You must have SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent, to fully meet SSSC registration requirements of the post. You must provide proof of your qualifications when applying for this post as part of your application.  Your qualification evidence should be attached to your application in the “Supported Documents” and URL section:

View further information regarding the SSSC requirements for this post.

You will be required to demonstrate your ability to work at SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum standard and be willing to work towards achieving this qualification if you do not already hold this qualification/equivalent or greater.

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

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

Demonstrating Ability 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.

Describe the situations, the responsibilities you had, the skills you used, and how these experiences prepare you for this role

Flexibility in Supporting Individuals Needs

Give two examples from your experience where you adapted your approach to meet an individual’s needs.

For each example, explain the situation, how you showed flexibility, and what the outcome was for the person you were supporting.

Responding to a Difficult Situation

Describe a time when you dealt with a difficult or unexpected situation where you had to act quickly.

What happened, what risks were involved, how did you assess and manage these risks, and what was the final outcome for the service user?

Understanding What Matters to Service Users

What do you think is most important to the people receiving care at home?

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

Managing Refusal of Care or Emotional Distress

Describe how you would respond if a service user refused care or became upset.

Explain the steps you would take to support them, maintain their dignity, ensure their safety, and communicate respectfully.
 

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.

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 Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

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 & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

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)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.