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Home Instead South Lanarkshire - Lanark Home Instead Senior Care South Lanarkshire is an organisation devoted to providing the highest qualit

"He lights up when she arrives."That's what his daughter told us.Not because he needs looking after. Because he enjoys s...
14/10/2026

"He lights up when she arrives."

That's what his daughter told us.

Not because he needs looking after. Because he enjoys seeing her.

He's got stories she hasn't heard yet. She's got patience for all of them. They've got a routine going, a cup of tea, something on the telly, a walk if the weather's decent.

He looks forward to Wednesdays now.

It's a small thing. But it's not, really.

If someone important to you could do with a friendly face and a bit more company during the week, we'd be happy to have a chat about what that could look like.

Are you looking for a part-time job, around 16 to 20 hours – then get in touch. WHO ARE WE Home Instead South Lanarkshir...
13/10/2026

Are you looking for a part-time job, around 16 to 20 hours – then get in touch.

WHO ARE WE
Home Instead South Lanarkshire has been operating in the Lanark area for 10 years providing bespoke home care services to members of the community. Home Instead South Lanarkshire covers Forth, Lanark, Kirkfieldbank, Carluke, Braidwood, Blackwood, Carnwath, Biggar, Symington and other areas in the South Lanarkshire district.

We have a Very Good (5's) rating from the Care Inspectorate which recognises the high quality of care we provide for our clients and the level of support we give to our staff. We have also been voted one of the top 20 care companies in Scotland for 5 years running by an independent review agency.

If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.

WHAT DO WE DO
Being a Heath care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care. We don't do 15 minute visits as we are a quality care company who provides high quality care for our clients and our staff need the required time to provide this type of care.

Duties can include:
• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompanying clients to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
Care Assistant Benefits:
• Excellent pay rates - £13.50ph
• Hours Available: This role provides a guaranteed 16-20 hr contact however we also require the person to have full availability between 8.00am till 9.00pm and can work every second weekend
• Minimum 1 hour call – so you have the time needed with client.
• Employee Referral bonus - £500 refer a friend bonus.
• Mileage - 30p per mile. Paid Weekly or Monthly.
• Paid Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities including City & Guilds Dementia training, SVQ
• Employee assistance programme
• Exclusive discounts scheme
• Supportive team environment where you can help share our service with suggestions and ideas.
• Holiday Pay.
• Workplace Pension
• Welcome Bonus of £600 payable after 6 months employment – 50% paid after 3 months and the other 50% after 6 months

Things I've learned from the people I support:How to make a proper stock from scratch.That the best café in town isn't t...
12/10/2026

Things I've learned from the people I support:

How to make a proper stock from scratch.

That the best café in town isn't the one everyone talks about.

Three things about the local area I had absolutely no idea about.

What patience actually looks like.

That someone who's lived a long life can still be curious about everything.

I thought I'd be teaching. Turns out it goes both ways.

If you'd like a job where you genuinely get to know people, and they get to know you, find out more about becoming a Care Professional with Home Instead.

homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

A good day looks like:Getting to the garden centre before it gets busy.Stopping for lunch somewhere she likes.Coming hom...
10/10/2026

A good day looks like:

Getting to the garden centre before it gets busy.

Stopping for lunch somewhere she likes.

Coming home to her own chair, her own cup, her own things.

Her way. Her pace. Her day.

A little support can make that possible more often than you'd think.

If someone close to you wants to keep enjoying the days they love, talk to your local Home Instead team. We can help make more of them happen.

Nobody mentioned the gardening advice.Or that you'd learn more about the history of this town from one conversation than...
09/10/2026

Nobody mentioned the gardening advice.

Or that you'd learn more about the history of this town from one conversation than from any guided tour.

Or that someone would recommend a book that ends up being one of your favourites.

Or that you'd occasionally go home having lost badly at Scrabble, and not mind at all.

Being a Care Professional is full of things nobody thinks to put in the job description.

If a job filled with genuine people, unexpected conversations and the occasional competitive board game sounds good to you, come and find out more about joining a Home Instead team near you.

homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

Sometimes the question isn't "does she need care?"It's quieter than that."Would she enjoy a bit more company during the ...
07/10/2026

Sometimes the question isn't "does she need care?"

It's quieter than that.

"Would she enjoy a bit more company during the week?"

"Would it help to have someone pop in on a Tuesday?"

"Would she feel more confident getting out if someone came with her?"

Getting a little extra support doesn't have to be A Big Decision. Sometimes it starts as a small one.

And those small decisions can make a bigger difference than you'd expect.

If a little extra support could help someone you love feel more confident and connected, have a chat with our team. No pressure, just a conversation.

It started because a song came on the radio.A small thing. A passing moment.Twenty minutes later, they'd worked out they...
05/10/2026

It started because a song came on the radio.

A small thing. A passing moment.

Twenty minutes later, they'd worked out they had six favourite songs in common, completely disagreed on one, and Elaine had pulled out a vinyl record Margaret had never heard of.

They've been swapping recommendations ever since.

Care can be a lot of things. Sometimes it's this.

Wondering whether a regular visit could bring a little more colour to someone's week? Get in touch with your local Home Instead team and have a conversation about what's possible.

Unofficial Care Professional job description:Make lunch and stay for the conversation.Find out someone once worked as a ...
02/10/2026

Unofficial Care Professional job description:

Make lunch and stay for the conversation.

Find out someone once worked as a jazz musician.

Discover you've both got strong opinions about the same TV series.

Disagree entirely on the best walking routes in town.

Learn something you didn't know yesterday.

Go home thinking about a story someone told you.

Look forward to tomorrow.

If this sounds like your kind of working day, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about becoming a Care Professional with your local Home Instead team.

homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

Dad's got a Thursday thing.Has done for years.Into town. Bit of a browse. Coffee somewhere decent. Maybe a look in the b...
01/10/2026

Dad's got a Thursday thing.

Has done for years.

Into town. Bit of a browse. Coffee somewhere decent. Maybe a look in the bookshop.

It's not a big deal, he'd say. But it is, in the best way. It's his. It's what he does.

The right support doesn't change that. It just makes sure it keeps happening.

If there's someone in your life whose routines matter deeply to them, talk to your local Home Instead team. We'd love to help them keep doing the things that make their week.

A trip to the garden centre. Lunch somewhere they have always liked. A walk somewhere familiar that feels a little harde...
28/09/2026

A trip to the garden centre. Lunch somewhere they have always liked. A walk somewhere familiar that feels a little harder to do alone.

Home Instead Care Professionals make those days happen for older adults who want to keep getting out and living fully. The look on someone's face when they are back doing the things they love is hard to beat.

Find out more at https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

Address

7 Street Leonard Steet
Lanark
ML117AB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441555700606

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