A council has been branded “desperate” for asking unqualified staff if they would like to earn more money working in social care.South Lanarkshire said no previous experience would be required in a vital service used by vulnerable people.Monica Lennon, a Labour MSP for Central Scotland, blasted: “Elderly and disabled residents who rely on social care already fear a revolving door of complete strangers this winter. “Many will be extremely worried that South Lanarkshire Council is urging its office staff to double-up as supply carers for extra Christmas cash.” Councils across Scotland are facing huge pressure in the staffing of social care, an area marked by low pay.In an all-staff email last week, which is believed to have reached around
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