Total 48 job vacancies by South Lanarkshire Council

Vacancies have arisen for Personnel Assistants within Finance and Corporate Resources. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and support employees and managers in the move to our new modern self-service HR system.

The role involves working within our new Oracle Fusion Helpdesk team, providing first point of contact support to employees and managers in relation to a wide range of HR related enquiries and policy matters.

To provide the highest level of customer service it is therefore essential that you have previous experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can demonstrate the ability to provide professional HR advice with confidence.

The successful applicant will be resilient, positive and solution focused. You will be able to demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to prioritising your own workload and enthusiasm to deliver excellent service to managers and employees across the Council by taking personal responsibility for processing enquires to a high standard.

The role will also undertake reporting requirements for the service therefore we are also looking for candidates to demonstrate strong IT and analytical skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop their own skills and knowledge within the role.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: Grade 2 Level 1-3, £27,245.76 - £31,954.00

View the Personnel Assistant job profile

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Describe a time when you had to work under pressure to a tight deadline and how you prioritised your work load.
• Please detail why it is important to be flexible in you approach to meet the changing service delivery requirements.
• Describe a project or task when you used your initiative to solve a problem and what steps did you use.
• Please describe when you had to actively listen to your colleagues and why it was important.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Description

Permanent Post.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday.

Salary: £35,019 - £36,023 annually.

View the Administrative Team Leader job profile.

An exciting opportunity has arisen which requires a self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills who will lead the delivery of administrative support to the Head of Service Support and Operations team, leading and providing specialist advice and support in line with predetermined procedures, instructions and standards to support the effective provision of the service.

You will undertake a wide range of duties in accordance with statutory and predetermined procedures, often working with sensitive information and adhering to tight deadlines and agreed performance targets. You will be involved in dealing with, and providing advice to, elected members, senior officers, both internal and external, as well as other stakeholders, therefore, it is essential that you possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to the principles of customer care.

You will be required to demonstrate excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and MS Teams.

This role demands that you work in a highly professional manner, always exercising confidentiality and discretion and that you are able to respond effectively to changing priorities.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role
• 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, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Administration and Legal Services, Finance and Corporate Resources seeks to recruit a self-motivated individual, with extensive experience of clerking formal committees, preferably in a local government or similar environment. You will have a professional approach, with strong organisational skills and a sound knowledge of the law and practice relating to council decision-making processes.

You will undertake a wide range of duties in accordance with statutory and predetermined procedures, often working with sensitive information and adhering to tight deadlines and agreed performance targets. You will be involved in dealing with, and providing advice to, elected members, senior officers, both internal and external, as well as other stakeholders, therefore, it is essential that you possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to the principles of customer care.

Given the level of responsibility attached to this post, you will be required to work using your own initiative, exercising confidentiality and discretion at all times and have the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.

Ideally, you should have experience in all aspects of clerking formal committees/boards and knowledge of associated governance arrangements. You must be able to demonstrate excellent written, oral and IT skills as you will also be required to clerk and facilitate hybrid meetings which are livestreamed and available for the public to view.

You will be based within Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, with limited capacity for home working.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £39,235.35 - £40,093.05

View the Administration Officer job profile

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Can you please provide evidence of your experience in the 3 job specific competencies listed in the job profile – Skills, Knowledge and Experience, Organisation Awareness, Communication?
• Please evidence how you can demonstrate a range of interpersonal and communication skills relevant to the key tasks and responsibilities of this post.
• Please evidence your ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• In what ways have you been involved with and contributed to initiatives within your present establishment?
• Please provide any other details that you feel will support your application.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Fantastic development opportunity to expand experience within the Financial environment.

You will work within the Procure to Pay Section and provide support for the administration arrangements this function. You should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the financial activity of the team and be involved with the day to day running of the team.

You will display competence in dealing with customers and undertaking a wide range of administrative duties. You should be able to demonstrate numeracy skills to enable you to produce accurate and complex documents. You will also be able to prioritise work with limited supervision. You will display willingness to take part in team activities, contribute any ideas for improvement and work productively in a high pressurised environment.

Hours: 35 hours

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £26,023.07 - £26,333.31

View the Clerical Assistant job profile

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Do you have financial experience within a local authority finance setting?
• Do you have a working knowledge of Oracle Fusion Financial Systems and office based packages?

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern - Monday to Friday - 7 hours per day.

Salary - £53,980.54 - £60,896.91

Address - Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board, David Dale House, John Street, Blantyre, G72 0AA

To view role profile please click here

Who we are: Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Board (Scotland) Order 1995.

What we do: Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for both North and South Lanarkshire council areas in respect of the compilation of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) List and Register of Electors.

What we offer: An exciting opportunity to join a professional team of chartered surveyors offering the potential for excellent career progression. Please see the attached Valuation Team structure.

Additionally, we offer the following:

• Up to 37 annual leave days
• The opportunity to buy additional leave/bank leave
• Hybrid working, between the office and home
• 35 hour working week
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies (maternity/paternity/term time working/carer’s passports)
• Enrolment in an award-winning Local Government pension scheme

Although this post is advertised on a full-time basis, we do understand everyone’s circumstances are different and we would welcome applications from those who may prefer reduced hours or part-time working.

Our vision To deliver quality in the work which we undertake, provide efficient services to all service users, and ensure completeness and accuracy of the Electoral Register, Valuation Rolls, and the Valuation (Council Tax) Lists.

To assist in the management of the survey and valuation of all lands and heritages in a designated area of responsibility for the purposes of the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and to deal with any resulting proposals and appeals. To assist in managing, controlling, and directing a team of professional and technical staff in compiling and maintaining the Valuation Roll and Valuation List for a designated area. To deputise for the Assessor in terms of section 84 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

Who are we looking for: Divisional Valuer who will carry out property inspections and valuations, analyse rental transactions, devise schemes of valuation, negotiate proposals and appeals with professional agents/rate payers, and act as an expert witness. You will be required to assist the Divisional Assessor alongside your fellow Divisional Valuers, in the supervision of the valuation team. This role will require you to deputise for the Divisional Assessor when required. You will also be expected to represent the Assessor at Tribunal hearings leading evidence for Council Tax appeals.

You will have a positive, professional attitude together with the ability to work under pressure while ensuring strict deadlines are achieved and the ability to work as part of a team, or individually. In addition, you will be required to drive to survey appointment and scheduled meetings,

Please note that we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded.

If you submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Please confirm that you are you a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Basis Disclosure by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council on behalf of LVJB.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Applications online - Please note all correspondence will be sent to your email account.

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board 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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note South Lanarkshire Council are facilitating the recruitment on behalf of Lanarkshire Joint Valuation Board.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern - Monday -Friday - 7 hours per day.

Salary - £39,235.35 - £49,400.04

Address - Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board, David Dale House, John Street, Blantyre, G72 0AA

To view role profile please click here

Who we are Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995.

What we do Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for both North and South Lanarkshire Council areas in respect of the compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists, and Register of Electors.

What we offer An exciting opportunity to join a professional team of chartered surveyors offering the potential for excellent career progression.

Additionally, we offer the following:

• Up to 37 annual leave days

• The opportunity to buy additional leave/bank leave

• Hybrid working, between the office and home

• 35 hour working week

• Flexible working

• Family friendly policies (maternity/paternity/term time working/carer’s passports)

• Enrolment in an award-winning Local Government pension scheme

Although this post is advertised on a full-time basis, we do understand everyone’s circumstances are different and we would welcome applications from those who may prefer reduced hours or part-time working.

Our vision: To deliver quality in the work which we undertake, provide efficient services to all service users, and ensure completeness and accuracy of the Electoral Register, Valuation Rolls and the Valuation (Council Tax) Lists.

Who are we looking for: Applicants should be a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, with relevant experience in an Assessor’s service or equivalent experience in the land and property sector.

You should have analytical, valuation and negotiation skills alongside effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing. Well-developed literacy, numeracy and good record keeping qualities are also required. You will have a positive, professional, responsible attitude, coupled with the ability to multi-task, ensuring strict deadlines are achieved. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually.

You will be responsible for the survey and valuation of a wide range of property for rating purposes, the survey and valuation of domestic properties for council tax, the negotiation of proposals and appeals with council taxpayers, ratepayers and professional agents.

In addition, duties include analysis of rental transactions and devising schemes of valuation. You will also be expected to represent the Assessor at Tribunal hearings as an expert witness for both non domestic rating and council tax appeals. A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes is essential for the role.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within North and/or South Lanarkshire to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the widespread geographical nature of the area this is usually undertaken by car. You will be eligible to participate in South Lanarkshire Council’s Car Pool Scheme and it would be advantageous to have access to a vehicle for business purposes if required to travel to alternative locations.

Please note that we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded.

If you submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Demonstrate how you would undertake the duties of the post, providing examples from your previous work experience.
• Provide examples of how you have worked efficiently as a surveyor.
• Provide examples of how you maintain a flexible approach to work in relation to changing deadlines and priorities.
• Ensure you provide examples of team working.
• Provide examples of where you have shown leadership in a work setting

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Basis Disclosure by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council on behalf of LVJB.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Applications online - Please note all correspondence will be sent to your email account.

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board 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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note South Lanarkshire Council are facilitating the recruitment on behalf of Lanarkshire Joint Valuation Board.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• Business - business development and growth
• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place

Job Description

Hours: 19 hours per week (Term Time - 40 weeks)

Work Pattern: 5/7 days per week, Monday - Friday, 6pm - 9.30pm / Saturday - Sunday 9am - 12.30pm

Salary: £13.12 - £13.26 per hour

View the Pool Janitor job profile.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of all documentation relating to the janitorial and cleaning function within the premises.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Ensuring unit grounds are kept in a safe and tidy order, free from dangerous articles ensuring Health and safety of staff and visitors.
• To monitor the activities of lessee’s and contractors reporting any issues to line manager.
• To log, monitor and report all damage/faults in relation to the fabric and fixtures.
• To liaise with external contractors and lessee’s, ensuring all Health and Safety and security procedures are adhered to.

Ensure unit grounds are kept in a safe and tidy order, free from dangerous articles ensuring Health and safety of staff and visitors.

To monitor the activities of lessee’s and contractors reporting any issues to line manager

To log, monitor and report all damage/faults in relation to the fabric and fixtures.

To liaise with external contractors and lessee’s, ensuring all Health and Safety and security procedures are adhered to.

To effectively communicate with the Facilities Manager; Head of Establishment/Lessee’s and Team Members to ensure the customer needs are met on a daily basis.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working including consideration of a condensed working weeks, for example - a 4-day working week, maternity or 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, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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 prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire.

The 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.

In partnership with community planning partners, voluntary and independent provider organisations, we offer a range of services designed to enable, support, improve and protect the health and social care of people using our services.

An opportunity has arisen for a Social Work Assistant within our Self-Directed Support Review Team. The SDS Review Team are a specialist team, reviewing SDS packages for both supported people and carers, to achieve best personal outcomes. You will be working with adults (18+) who will have a range of health and social care needs within community setting.

You will be responsible for the review and subsequent completion of an updated assessment of risks and eligible needs, developing support plans to meet identified needs and outcomes under the supervision of the Team Leader. The successful candidates will be responsible for liaising with a variety of partners, including supported people, their families and unpaid carers, as well as care providers and commissioned services. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds and be able to gain their trust, in order to help them get the best from our services. They will be able to deal with a variety of situations where tact, patience and understanding will be needed, along with the ability to assess and cope with these situations in a sensitive and non-judgmental way. It is a requirement of this post that you have practical experience of working with various IT systems.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 4th October 2024 and in-person interviews will take place on Friday 18th October 2024.

For further information about the post, potential applicants are encouraged to contact Sharron McGrath, Carers’ Lead up to the point of closing: Sharron.McGrath@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Hours: 35 hour post

Salary: Grade 2 Level 4, £33,797.15 - £34,764.35

To view the job behaviour profile for this post, please click here.

Additional Information

As an employee of the Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• 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 Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Regulated Work with Protected Adults

This post is considered Regulated Work with protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected 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 by South Lanarkshire Council.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Various locations within South Lanarkshire

Number of posts: 4 posts

Hours: 2 hours per week

Salary Band: £15.23 - £15.43 per hour

Duration: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025

Contract: Term time 39 weeks per year

Job Profile: Click here to view

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, Development Services are looking for enthusiastic Lead Sport Coaches to deliver a variety of programmes for primary aged children in our facilities.

The main activity is Cycling as well as sessions for children with additional support needs.

Successful candidates must also attend all specific training as required.

Applicants will be selected to attend a compulsory recruitment event on a date to be confirmed. The event will consist of some session delivery relating to the above criteria.

Second stage candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview later in the day.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal records check provided by Disclosure Scotland.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007.

Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Children. 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 by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/publications/andclick on Code of Practice for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks for example, Identity, Asylum and Immigration and employment history etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up / take down equipment where required.

Ensure regular, relevant communication and feedback with customers/participants and colleagues in relation to all aspects of the programme. Provide management with relevant performance management information.

Plan session or block to be coached ensuring it is of the correct level and standard for the group it is to be delivered to and in line with activity goals

Prepare for and deliver sessions in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines, Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures including Risk Assessments

Deliver a fun, structured and progressive coaching session at the correct level and standard for the group, in-line with the appropriate National Governing Body guidelines and qualifications.

Sport Qualifications: The minimum qualification is Level 1 Scottish Cycling qualification or equivalent.

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Job Description

Community and Enterprise Resources

Various locations across South Lanarkshire

Hours: 10 hours per week - term time

We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant (School Crossing) in the above locations.

Our Facilities Assistant (School Crossing) staff operate at designated crossing points throughout the authority in line with legislative requirements.

Successful candidates will be fully trained to undertake these duties and attend further training programmes, relevant to the post, as and when required.

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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 by South Lanarkshire Council.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

- To maintain the delivery of service in a professional manner.

- To operate a crossing at the designated point, in accordance with the Council’s guidelines in the stopping of traffic and crossing of pupils.

The Individual

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
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working, including consideration of a condensed working weeks e.g 4 day working week, 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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Housing Officer – dual post SHORE HO / Housing Advice HO 28hr permanent post

This post has been created due to 2 vacancies on 14hrs each, within Homelessness Prevention.

Job Description - SHORE Housing Officer
Location: Council Offices, Hamilton
Working Hours - 14 hours per week

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join the Sustainable Housing on Release for Everyone (SHORE) team within Hamilton.

As a Housing Officer you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of housing services to our customers therefore, you should have experience of working within a housing related environment and have an understanding of current issues and legislation in relation to homelessness, allocations, estate management, rent recovery and dealing with anti- social behaviour.

This post will be involved in providing face to face housing options advice to prisoners within HMP Barlinnie and HMP Addiewell, ensuring tenancy sustainment where possible or developing housing plans to prevent homelessness.

The Housing Officer will require to undertake training within the prison establishments which will include personal protection training. The Housing Officer will then provide housing options casework and plan for a positive housing outcome. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance of policy and procedures by monitoring and auditing information and ensuring that complaints are processed according to standards. Excellent IT skills are required as well as the ability to organise and prioritise workload in an effective way and to respond and adapt to changing priorities required in delivering a quality service.

Job Description – Housing Officer Housing Advice
Location: Council Offices, Hamilton
Working Hours - 14 hours per week

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Housing Advice team for an experienced individual to provide advice and information on housing issues to our local teams within the Integrated Housing Options Teams as well as to other services.

As a Housing Officer you will be knowledgeable and provide comprehensive advice and support, liaising with internal and external agencies as appropriate. The post will be provided through office based cover / hybrid working. You will contribute to the continuous development of Integrated Housing Options approach and assist with any training requirements to support staff. You should have excellent IT and organisational skills and be familiar with Housing related IT systems.

Responsibilities

Please Apply online


All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

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


As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.


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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position

The Individual

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
• 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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic IT Business Systems Engineer to join Information Technology Services.

You will work as part of a committed, experienced and successful team which is currently responsible for the delivery of a wide range of IT projects and solutions on behalf of Education Resources.

You will be involved in delivery of elements of the Education IT Managed Service contract and Schools Modernisation programme.

You should be customer focussed and able to evidence experience in contributing to the delivery of solutions in line with business objectives.

You should have experience of business requirements analysis and delivery of IT solutions. The successful candidate must have an HND or degree level in Information Technology or equivalent experience. .

Requirements

Recruitment Checks

As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks for example, Identity, Asylum and Immigration and employment history.

Disclosure

The preferred candidate will be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland 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.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Responsibilities

Please apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Individual

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
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working, including consideration of a condensed working week, e.g. 4 days, 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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

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?

Posts: Permanent

Hours: Up to 35 hours available per week

Shift Pattern: In accordance with a rotational roster, you will work over a four-week shift pattern which consists of two weeks day shift and 2 weeks back shifts. Day shift is 6.30 am until 3.30 pm (during week days - 7am until 4 pm office based) Backshift is 3 pm until 11 pm. When not in the office you will work from home.

Shift Pattern consists of - Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday , Saturday, and Sunday ( Dayshift )

Week 2 – Wednesday , Thursday ( Dayshift )

Week 3 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday ( Backshift )

Week 4 – Wednesday , Thursday ( Backshift )

Location; various locations

We are looking for highly motivated individuals 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 understanding of IT programmes.

A number of opportunities exist for people wishing to work in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Requirements

Requirements

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.

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.

Interviews for these posts will be held face to face.

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.

Responsibilities

Recruitment Checks

As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks for example, Identity, Asylum and Immigration and employment history.

As an employee of the Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension 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 apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council are Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Individual

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton

Hours: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term until 31st December 2024.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join the Housing Support Team based within the Central Homelessness & Support Service, South Lanarkshire Council. The Housing Support Officer (Resettlement) is part of a small team who offer intensive support to individuals involved in the MAPPA process.

As a Housing Support Officer (Resettlement) you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of services to support individuals involved in the MAPPA process.

You should have extensive experience in providing intensive support to vulnerable and complex individuals. Experience in providing housing advice within the prison establishments is also essential.

Possession of a relevant qualification in Housing, Social Care or equivalent is desirable but not essential for appointment. However, the Housing Support Service is registered with the SSSC and the successful candidate will be required to register and undertake training as appropriate.

You will be required to work on a multi agency basis to develop individual support plans therefore, you should possess excellent communication skills, understand current issues and legislation in relation to the those involved in the justice system.

You should be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of a variety of IT packages and have the ability to organise and prioritise workload, your own and that of others, in an effective way and to respond and adapt to changing priorities required in delivering a quality service.

The Council is committed to maintaining the skills and competence of our housing support staff staff. As part of your duties, you will be required to undertake further training and/or qualifications, including those introduced by the Scottish Social Services Council for employees working in the housing support sector.

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

You will be subject to a criminal records check provided through Disclosure Scotland.

This post is also subject to the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003.

This post is also subject to the Adult Protection Scotland Act 2008.

Requirements

Recruitment Checks

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Please Apply online.

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

Additional Information for Internal Employees

As this is a Fixed Term position, prior to making your application, please discuss your potential application with your current Line Manager. In the event that you are being considered for this post, your release to undertake this internal fixed term opportunity would need to be agreed in advance and managed by the service/s or resource/s.

The Individual

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

• 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).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Council Head Quarters

42.5 hours per week

Applications are invited for the above vacancy. You are required to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills including customer care skills.

You are also required to demonstrate a commitment to team working as well as the ability to effectively prioritise your workload responding as necessary to changing priorities along with an awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

Duties will include porterage and mail responsibilities, cleaning, building and perimeter checks, litter picks, security, reception cover as well as attending to other department requests.

You will be required to cover in outlying council buildings.

Requirements

Please Apply online

All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.

Legislative Information

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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 by South Lanarkshire Council.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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 are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

see job profile.

The Individual

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
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working, including consideration of a condensed working weeks e.g 4 day working week, 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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme