SWRK - G2 Day Centre Officer

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 1 November 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: Lifestyles East Kilbride
Hours: 1 x 35hrs per week, 1 x 28hrs per week, both temporary for 12 months
Work Pattern: to be discussed at interview
Salary / Hourly Rate: £16.07 - £17.33 per hour

We are looking for a motivated and caring Day Centre Officers to join our team supporting adults with learning disabilities.

It is rewarding role, you will help individuals reach and maintain their maximum potential by promoting independence, developing skills, and encouraging choice and responsibility in their daily lives.

Working as part of supportive centre team, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred programmes that enable individuals to participate fully in educational, social and recreational opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing assessment and review of individual programmes
• Assist service users in planning and achieving their personal goals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of progress
• Participate in regular service user reviews
• Deliver and support a range of activities, including educational, vocational, social and recreational programmes
• Provide support with personal care, including moving and assisting, where required
• Work in partnership with families, social work staff, and external organisations
• Promote access to community facilities and opportunities
• Contribute to the centre’s role as a valued community resource

What We’re Looking For
Essential

• SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care, HNC in Social Care, or willingness to work towards
• Experience working in a health or social care environment
• Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs

Desirable

• Experience of administering medication
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or older people

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for training and career development
A varied and rewarding role within the community

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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.

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

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.

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.

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