SWRK - G3 Community Support Co-ordinator

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 9 August 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: East Kilbride
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £42,228 - £43,158

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.

As a Community Support Co‑ordinator you will play a key role in the delivery of community services. You will be responsible for the management of care staff and the delivery of care services, in line with Supporting Your Independence across South Lanarkshire Council. You will be responsible for the work of a team of Home Carers and should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.

You will also have responsibility for managing and organising the care for service users.

You will work as part of a locality team assessing service users' needs in respect of care referrals and monitoring and reviewing care within agreed timescales. You should have excellent IT skills and be dynamic and creative, with the ability to resolve problems as they arise.

Qualifications: It is essential that the applicant possesses a qualification which fully meets the SSSC Registration Requirements of the post and gains full SSSC registration within three months of commencing the post. Applicants must provide proof of qualification as part of the application. 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.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups within our workforce and from those who have a disability, from a care‑experienced background, 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 for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we also guarantee an interview for service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists who meet the essential criteria.

Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants are born outside the UK or have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check, translated into English and including an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings.

• Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot value
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical and emotional support

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. For further information about the disclosure process and best practice, refer to