SWRK 5514 - G2 Scheduling Supervisor (Peripatetic)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 27 September 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: Service wide
Hours: 29hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: working 7 days over 14, including every second weekend, a combination of early shift and back shift, in accordance with a roster (2 weeks early shift and 2 weeks back shift)
Salary / Hourly Rate: £20.66 - £21.25 per hour, £31,239 - £32,131
 

Are you the type of person who wants more from their job?

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives?

Are you committed to doing the best you can?

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work as part of a team who will provide a support service to Home Carers working to support vulnerable people living in the community Council wide. This includes scheduling and allocation of work. There is a requirement use IT, and you should have an interest and good understanding of IT programmes.

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. You will be required to work in accordance with a roster which includes early shift, back shift, and weekends, and will be required to work a shift pattern. Additional increments for working unsocial hours will also apply.

South Lanarkshire Council will provide and fund all required 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.

It is important to us that you feel valued and that this will reflect on the care you provide to people. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you will benefit from excellent terms and conditions of employment. This role will require flexible evening and weekend working.

There is a requirement for the post holder to cover all localities in the service. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with further details of the working arrangements for this. The post is blended hybrid of office and home.

View the Scheduling Supervisor job profile.

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

Personal Statement and Motivation for Application

Please tell us about yourself and explain why you are applying for the role of Social Work Assistant.

In your response, include examples and information that demonstrate your suitability for the role. You may wish to cover:

• Your relevant work experience 

• Any other activities that show your ability or aptitude to carry out the duties of this role 

• Your key personal qualities and strengths 

• Achievements, both work-related and outside of work 

• Any voluntary or community-based experience

Leadership and Supervision

Describe your experience supervising or supporting a dispersed team. How did you ensure staff were motivated, supported and performing effectively?

Communication Skills

Describe a situation where you had to communicate with multiple stakeholders to resolve a problem or coordinate services.

Knowledge of Care at Home Services

What do you understand about the demands facing Care at Home services and how can effective scheduling support positive outcomes for service users?

Managing Competing Priorities

Describe a time when you had multiple urgent tasks competing for your attention. How did you prioritise your workload?

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 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.

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 12 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)