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Job Type: Permanent
Job Description
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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 11:55pm
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nPlease 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.
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nINTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.
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Location: Rutherglen
nHours: 22.5hrs per week, permanent
nWork Pattern: Monday, Thursday, Friday – 9am – 5pm
nSalary / Hourly Rate: £16,564 – £16,740
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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
nprospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.
nThe 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.
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In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve
nand protect the health and social care of people using our services.
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The successful applicant will work as a member of the housekeeping team within a Day Service Hub setting for older people and assist in the provision of a high quality
nservice to our service users.
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View the Domestic job profile.
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Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:
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- Please study the Job Profile and provide examples of your work, or other activities which demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the
ntpost, please include any other information that you feel is relevant to your application e.g. personal qualities, achievements at work, non-work related or
ntvoluntary work experiencent - This role involves working as part of a team. Please provide detail of a time when you worked as part of a team to complete a task. Explain what role you
ntplayed?nt - South Lanarkshire Council are committed to delivering excellent customer service. Please describe how you would ascertain and manage client expectations,
ntwhile still delivering excellent customer service.nt - Give an example of your interactive and communication skills?n
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If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
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Please Apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address
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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.
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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.
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Legislative Information
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This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
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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.
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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.
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Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
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Overseas Criminal Records Check
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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.
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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.
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Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
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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.
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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.
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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
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As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
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- Enrolment in award winning local government pension schement
- To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.nt
- Up to 33 days annual leavent
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)nt
- Occupational sick paynt
- Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.nt
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.nt
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)n
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