SWRK 5997 - G2 Care and Support Co-ordinator (607980) - 495156

Southlanarkshire; Lanark; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning local government pension

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10)

Sick pay

Flexible working

Discounts for employees

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council in Lanark is seeking a Care & Support Co-ordinator to oversee operational, regulatory and workforce functions in a supported living service. You will ensure safe staffing, regulatory compliance and service quality, supporting adults with a learning disability living in South Lanarkshire.

The role requires SVQ Level 3 in Care and a willingness to work towards the required qualifications for SSSC registration, with weekend shifts included in a rotating pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with a learning disability in a supported living environment.
• Willingness to work towards the qualifications required for SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational, regulatory, quality assurance and workforce management functions across the service.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and regulatory compliance.
• Support service quality and manage workforce performance.
• Facilitate training and respond to emergencies to ensure positive outcomes for people supported.

Skills

Experience in supported living

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 15 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Council Offices South Vennel, Lanark
Hours: 18.5hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £19.35 - £22.51 per hour

The Care & Support Service is a supported living service which provides support to adults with a learning disability living in South Lanarkshire.

The Coordinator role provides critical operational, regulatory, quality assurance and workforce management functions across the service.

Coordinators are responsible for ensuring safe staffing, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting service quality, managing workforce performance, facilitating training, responding to emergencies and ensuring positive outcomes for the people we support.

Candidates should have experience in supporting adults with a learning disability in a supported living environment, have SVQ Level 3 In Care, and be willing to work towards the qualifications required for SSSC registration.

Candidates must be willing to work in accordance with a rota which includes weekend work.

View the Care and Support Co-Ordinator job profile.

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)