The job offers a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.

Home Carers provide vital support to older and disabled people, helping them remain independent, connected to their communities and able to live well in their own homes.

One of those making that difference every day is Home Carer Emma Tweed.

She said: "It's the most rewarding job I've ever done. Even the smallest thing you do can be the biggest thing in someone's life. You may work on your own, but you're never alone. The support network is always there.

"To be successful in this role, you need to be a caring person who is compassionate and sympathetic and who shows patience and understanding towards others."

Scott McNeill, Service Manager for the Registered Care at Home Services, said: "Whether you're looking to start a career in care or build on existing experience, this is a role where you can make a real difference while developing your skills and confidence.

"We offer excellent training and development opportunities, a supportive team environment and opportunities to build a long-term career in social care."

The posts offer competitive rates of pay ranging from £18.40 to £18.85 per hour, with vacancies available in Hamilton, East Kilbride, Clydesdale, Rutherglen and Cambuslang.

Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer for Health and Social Care in South Lanarkshire, added: "I know from talking with people who benefit from our services just how important our Home Carers are in helping them remain independent, connected to their communities and able to live well at home.

"Home Carers play a vital role in supporting people to stay in the place they most want to be: their own home. If that sounds like the kind of difference you would like to make, find out more about the role and how to apply."

Applications close on 16 August 2026.

Vacancies can be found using the following job reference numbers:

• Hamilton: SWRK 4929
• East Kilbride: SWRK 4932
• Clydesdale: SWRK 4930
• Rutherglen and Cambuslang: SWRK 4931

To meet Scottish Social Services Council registration requirements, applicants must hold an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should answer the six questions in the job description and upload verifiable evidence of their qualification. Anyone applying for more than one area should apply only once and state in their supporting evidence which areas they wish to be considered for.

Find out more about shift patterns, working as a Home Carer and how to apply on the South Lanarkshire Council website.

Find out more about what it’s like to work in the care at home team from our employees in our series of short films.