Jobs in North Lanarkshire

Forgewood Housing Cooperative is a community focused registered social landlord operating in the Motherwell locality. As a landlord we not only strive to provide top quality, affordable housing but also contribute significantly to the redevelopment of the area we work within.

Forgewood Housing Co-operative has a long-standing staff sharing agreement with Garrion People’s Housing Co-operative (based in Gowkthrapple, Wishaw). Both co-ops own and operate modern community facilities in the heart of the communities we work within to assist us in the regeneration of the areas.

The post will operate as part of our staff sharing agreement between the two co-ops and will work across both Forgewood and Gowkthrapple ensuring that administrative tasks are carried out to support the maintenance team and carry out reception duties and general administrative duties.

We are looking to recruit a temporary Administrative Assistant – Maintenance (Covering Maternity Leave) to provide a reactive repairs service to tenants over the phone and email including logging calls, assessing and recording repair requirement, arranging for access to carry out repairs, keeping tenants updated on progress of repairs.

If you share our commitment and would enjoy working within the diverse communities of Forgewood and Gowkthrapple and we would like to hear from you.

Join Our Board and Help Shape the Future of North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you want to use your skills and experience to help a Scottish charity grow and thrive?

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum is seeking new volunteer Board Members to join our governing body. We are a community led organisation supporting and raising the voices of people living with a long term condition, disability and those affected by cancer including carers.

As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in guiding our strategy, ensuring strong governance, and supporting the Management and staff team to deliver real and lasting impact.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences — especially those who can bring diverse perspectives or lived experience relevant to our work. We’re particularly interested in candidates with skills in finance, law, fundraising, communications, or HR, but enthusiasm and commitment are just as important.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a respected Scottish charity while gaining valuable experience in governance, leadership, and strategic decision-making.

We are looking for a new colleague to join Lanarkshire Carers as a Centre Service Worker.

You will be the first point of contact for carers accessing our organisation for information, advice and support. The position is full time, 35 hours per week, worked flexibly to include occasional evenings and weekends, however part-time hours may also be considered for the right candidate.

The post is Lanarkshire Carers Salary Grade 1, SCP 3-4, £23,960 - £24,559

If you have business administration, reception and conversation skills then please review the job description to find out if your skills set will suit this opportunity. You can also have look at our website that provides a good overview of our work, job roles and why Lanarkshire Carers is a great place to work. Our staff team, many of whom are carers themselves, are committed to making caring a positive experience.

Staff values and benefits

Lanarkshire Carers works flexibly and is a carer positive employer. A workplace pension scheme is available along with group life and critical illness cover and many other benefits. Lanarkshire Carers is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants for posts receive equal treatment irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and age.

PVG

Posts are subject to successful PVG application.

Our Workstyles

Post holders will be based between our Carers Centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire. Working from home/hybrid working may also be required however this post will mainly work from Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton. All staff may work at activities and event on an outreach basis in community, health and social care venues across Lanarkshire.