G2 Scheduling Assistant

Overview

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace
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Actual closing date: Applications must be received by 15 February 2026 at 23:55.

Location: East Kilbride

Hours: 26.25 per week, permanent

Work Pattern: 7 days over 14 in accordance with a roster

Salary: £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?

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 - 7 am 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)

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.

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

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.

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Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

• 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.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

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