G2 Scheduling Assistant

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via "Me" tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS".

Applications must be received by 15th of February 2026 .

East Kilbride

26.25 per week, permanent

7 days over 14 in accordance with a roster

£21,255 – £21,556

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?

In accordance with a rotational roster, you will work over a four‑week shift pattern which consists of two weeks day shift and two weeks back shift. Day shift is 6.30 am until 3.30 pm (during weekdays – 7 am until 4 pm office based). Back shift is 3 pm until 11 pm. When not in the office you will work from home.

• Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Day shift)
• Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday (Day shift)
• Week 3 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Back shift)
• Week 4 – Wednesday, Thursday (Back shift)

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 to use IT, and you should have an interest and 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.

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.

South Lanarkshire Council will provide and fund all required training including induction and ongoing learning and development.

Interviews for these posts will be held face to face.

Additional increments for working unsocial hours will also apply.

• Provide examples of your work or other activities which demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the post.
• Provide details of how you would respond to telephone calls where individuals are experiencing a difficulty. How would you deal with the call? What do you consider is important when managing the situation, to meet the changing priorities or needs of the other person involved.
• Please provide details of which IT programs and applications you use/are familiar with? Please describe your level of computer literacy in detail, giving examples of what you use in your daily work / life and why.
• Provide details of a work situation that has been difficult, describe what your role was, the skills you required to use. How did you communicate with other people involved? In what way did you influence the outcome.
• Can you provide an example of a situation where you have had to prioritise the needs of several people with different requirements, at the same time. Describe the differing needs, how you supported these, and how you made the decision in terms of prioritisation.

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme option to increase pension pot
• 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 and enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical and emotional support

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

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

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