SWRK 5514 - G2 Scheduling Supervisor (Peripatetic) - 5514-481814610

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. C andidates 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.