Appeal for care home workers in South Lanarkshire
Councillors are hoping to grow the workforce.
There is a fresh appeal for people to apply for a job as a care home worker in South Lanarkshire.
A campaign by South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership is aiming to grow the workforce.
Home carers play a massive role in people’s lives and applications are being invited from those considering a career in delivering care in the community.
Councillor Margaret Walker (Cambuslang West) Chair of the Social Work Resources Committee, said: “We know how important the work of all of our social care staff is right across our communities, especially to those who are vulnerable.
“We also recognise the significant challenges facing social care – and that our staff continue to be critical to meeting those challenges.
“These articles will shine a light on the valued contribution of just some of the people who make up our Care at Home workforce – and which we are encouraging more people to consider joining.
“They really highlight the positive impact our home carers have on people’s lives every day – and how fulfilling working in social care can be.”
The current care at home workforce consists of a diverse range of employees with a range of life experience and previous careers. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.
The service provides essential support to allow people to live independently in their own homes.
Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer of South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership, added: “I know from regular correspondence from our service users that the impact our staff make is phenomenal, as is the good humour and professionalism within our teams.”
Scott McNeill, Service Manager for the Registered Care at Home Services, said: “The effort and commitment of our diverse workforce is nothing short of superhuman.
“If you believe you have the compassion to make a difference to people, often at the most vulnerable periods in their lives, I’d strongly encourage you to apply and join our amazing workforce.”