SWRK 1031 - Scheduling Assistant (Various locations) - 1031-383366572
| Posting date: | 31 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £20,968.00 to £21,242.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2025 |
| Location: | east kilbride, G74 1AB |
| Company: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1031-383366572 |
Summary
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: 26.25 hrs per week
Salary: £20,968 - £21,242
Vacancy: Permanent
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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 (if selected for interview you will be asked to list locality preferences)
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
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.
When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:
- Provide examples of your work or other activities which demonstrate your ability or aptitude to undertake the duties of the post
Provide details of a work situation that has been difficult, describe your skills and what your role was, how you communicated and influenced the outcome in a positive way
Provide details of how you would respond to telephone calls where individuals are experiencing difficulties, how you would deal with this and what you need to consider in relation to meeting changing priorities
Please provide details of which IT programs and applications you use / are familiar with? Please describe your level of computer literacy
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.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
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)
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.
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