Community Living Assistant - CLS

Community Living Assistant – West of Scotland (Glasgow & Renfrewshire)

Salary: £12.60 per hour (with £13.23 nightshift premium) • Permanent: Full-Time / Part-Time / Relief available Hours: 20–40 hours per week (rotational shifts including evenings, nights & weekends)Location: Glasgow (G31 & G41) and Renfrewshire (PA4) Benefits: 32 days annual leave*, 8% pension contributions* and much more!

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting adults with disabilities to live independently, confidently and with real choice in their own homes and communities?

At Capability Scotland, we do things differently, dedicating longer visits (typically 4+ hours) to build meaningful relationships and deliver personalised, high-quality care that truly makes an impact.

We’re recruiting Community Living Assistants to join our West of Scotland Housing Support & Care at Home Services, serving customers across Glasgow (G31 & G41) and Renfrewshire (PA4).

What You’ll Do

As a Community Living Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored, person-centred support to adults with a range of disabilities
• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing), medication, communication and meals
• Support daily living routines and help maintain tenancies at home
• Accompany individuals to appointments, social activities, education and community events
• Enable participation in meaningful leisure and recreational pursuits
• Work one-to-one or two-to-one based on individual needs

You’ll help customers live life their way, with dignity, choice, independence and involvement in the life of their community.

About You

We’re looking for people who are:

• Compassionate, flexible and committed to person-centred support
• Experienced in supporting adults with disabilities in community or home settings
• Comfortable working rotational shifts, including evenings, weekends and nights
• Holder of a manual UK driving licence with access to their own car(essential for this community-based work and outings) - mileage expenses are paid.

These roles are female-only due to intimate care requirements (Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010).

Why Join Us

Working with Capability Scotland comes with a range of great benefits:

• Competitive pay: £12.60 per hour, plus enhancednightshift rate of £13.23/hr
• Fully funded SVQ qualification
• Set rotas to help you plan your life outside work
• 32 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with service
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Free PVG checks & death in service benefit
• Perks at Work scheme, Cycle to Work options, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light & Concerts for Carers discounts
• £600 “Refer a Friend” incentive (with no cap on how many friends you refer!)

Join a team where your energy, compassion, and creativity make a real difference. We are One Voice. One Charity. One Spirit. #OneCapability.

Important Information

• This role does not currently qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• We are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds – we are an Age Friendly and Disability Confident Employer .
• A copy of our job description can be found here Community Living Assistant
• Closing date – 12th Feb 2026
• We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

How to Apply

Hit apply now or upload your CV and covering letter (PDF or Word) via the Capability Scotland careers portal. For more information, contact Sheena on 07507 624995 / sheena.macleod@capability.scot 

Community Living Assistant - CLS

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Residential Support Worker - Tayview & Annaty

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Capability Scotland

Support Worker – £24,307 per year (pro-rata)Up to 37 hours per week | Various shifts availableLocation: Tayview & Annaty - Upper Springland Campus, Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HQ

Empowering Lives. Building Independence. Creating Possibility.

At Capability Scotland, our mission is simple — to put disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We provide exceptional, person-centred support that helps people live life on their own terms, achieve their ambitions, and make their voices heard.

We’re proud of what we do, and right now, we’re looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our teams at Tayview and Annaty, our residential services in Perth. Each of the people we support has their own private apartment, and our Support Workers play a vital role in helping them live fulfilling, independent lives — every single day.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide hands-on, compassionate support to adults with complex physical and learning disabilities, helping them thrive both at home and in the community.

You’ll work in bright, purpose-built surroundings with access to beautiful gardens, a hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy suite, and an accessible gym — all designed to enrich the lives of those we support. And with exciting new facilities on the horizon, you’ll have the chance to grow and help shape the future of our service.

Every day is different. You could be:

• Supporting personal care, medication, or mealtimes with dignity and respect.
• Helping people enjoy meaningful activities — from arts and crafts to cinema trips, football, or shopping.
• Working one-to-one or in group settings, always ensuring each person feels valued and included.
• Keeping records and care plans up to date, noticing and reporting changes with care and professionalism.

Job Description:   Support Worker (Res Resp)

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week - (full-time, part-time, and relief).We’re a 24/7 service, offering day, back, and night shifts — tell us your availability and we’ll try and find the right fit.

Why Join Us?

We know that great support starts with great people — and we’ll invest in you from day one.

Here’s what we offer:

• £12.60/hour (£24,307 per year) – plus £13.23/hour for nightshifts
• 32 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with service
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Fully funded PVG checks and SVQ qualification (yours for life!)
• £600 Refer a Friend bonus
• Blue Light and Concerts for Carers discount cards
• Cycle to Work scheme, employee discounts, and 24/7 wellbeing support
• Clear rotas to help you balance work and life
• Drivers welcome, but not essential — and we’ll cover travel costs when supporting customers in the community

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Capability Scotland, we’re united by a shared purpose — to build a world where everyone has the freedom to live the life they choose.

We are One Voice. One Charity. One Spirit. #OneCapability.

If you’re passionate, kind, and ready to make a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

 Apply now and start your journey with Capability Scotland.

Please note: This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship.

Capability Scotland is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, fairness, and respect.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

 
Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us. 

Residential Support Worker - Tayview & Annaty

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Volunteer Befriender

Volunteer Befriender    

Do you have a minimum of 2 hours per week to support people with disabilities to live their best lives?

We are looking to appoint a team of volunteer befrienders to join our Lanarkshire Houses Services, based in Carluke & Lanark.

You’ll support adults with complex disabilities in a homely care setting where independence and individuality are truly valued.

Our customers live in their own self-contained spaces—some alone, others with flatmates.

Our services are customer-led, based on their individual needs and planned outcomes, meaning we need to have staff & volunteers on hand with a variety of skills & availability to meet their needs.

Our customers enjoy many activities on site and in the wider community and our volunteers play an integral part in our customers’ wellbeing and social inclusion.

What’s involved?

• Arts and crafts

• Gardening

• Chair exercises

• Board game groups (playing cards or dominoes)

• Baking and smoothie making

• Beauty treatments (painting nails/hair styling)

• Building bonds, chatting and sharing conversations

• Quizzes, music, relaxation and story telling

What skills do you need?

• Active listening skills

• Positive, friendly can-do attitude

• Patience

• Reliability and good timekeeping

• Being open and honest

Location: Between our two service locations of Windmill Gardens, Carluke (ML8 4EZ) and Dovecot Lane, Lanark (ML11 7PX) 

We need volunteers at varying days and times throughout the week. To discuss your availability apply now or contact Lesley.Kelly@capability.scot for an informal chat.   

If you are looking to keep busy, give back to the community or gain some valuable experience in social care, then this is the role for you.

How to apply  

Click apply now and follow the instructions, someone will be in touch to have you complete our volunteer application form.

If you are shortlisted for an informal interview, we will contact you within three weeks to arrange this.

If you are successful, we will conduct reference and Disclosure PVG checks in line with company policy and SSSC/CI safer recruitment guidelines (Cost met by us).

Full training and support is provided.

Volunteer Befriender

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Community Living Assistant - Wishaw

We’re Hiring: Community Living Assistants – North Lanarkshire Services

Salary: £24,307.66 pa / £12.60 per hour (+ £13.23 nightshift premium)Hours: Up to 37 hrs/week – full-time, part-time, relief, weekend, and sleepover shifts available

Wishaw & surrounding areas (ML2)
Location:

Location:

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Do you want a role where your work has genuine impact? At Capability Scotland, our North Lanarkshire Care at Home & Supported Living Services deliver 24-hour care for adults in their own homes and communities.

Our mission is simple: to empower people to live independent, fulfilling lives while putting their voices at the heart of everything we do. With minimum four-hour visits, you’ll have time to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference.

Please note: This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Do

• Support adults with disabilities with daily living activities, including personal care, medication, and mealtimes
• Encourage independence, community involvement, and meaningful engagement
• Assist with household tasks, transportation, and social activities
• Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week (full time, part time, relief and weekend only contacts). We can offer a variety of hours/shifts, including evenings and weekends. Sleepover shifts are also available. 

Overtime at enhanced hourly rates is available.

Location: Our customers are based in Wishaw & Shotts / Hamilton / Motherwell & Bellshill /Coatbridge & Airdrie. (ML1-ML7) 

Job Description: Community Living Assistant

What We’re Looking For

• Caring, patient, and reliable individuals who are dedicated to the people we support
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Previous experience in care or social support is a plus but not essential
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts
• UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the logistics of the role
• Remaining vacancies are *female-only due to intimate care requirements (Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) Equality Act 2010)

 What We Offer

• £24,307.66 pa / £12.60 per hour, with £13.23 nightshift premium
• Fully funded SVQ qualification – yours for life
• Set 4-week rotas so you can plan life outside work
• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 37 with service
• Free PVG checks
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 3x annual salary death in service
• Perks at Work, Cycle to Work scheme, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light & Concerts for Carers discounts
• Overtime at enhanced hourly rates

Join Our Team

Bring your compassion, energy, and commitment — we’ll provide the training, support, and inclusive workplace where you can thrive.

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit. #OneCapability.

Apply now and help adults live life their way every day.

Important information:

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Capability Scotland is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We celebrate diversity of background, experience, and perspective — and we welcome applications from all communities.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

Community Living Assistant - Wishaw

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Team Leader - Stanmore Lifeskills

If you’re looking for the next step on your career in social care, you’ve just discovered it.

Team Leader– £32,391.00 paHours: 37 hours per week 

Stanmore House Residential, Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR
Location:

Location:

About Stanmore Residential – Life Skills Service

Stanmore House Residential acts as both a boarding element to Stanmore House School and a residential and respite service for the children of Scotland. The young people we support are aged between 5 & 20 with a variety of complex disabilities. We support them to live independently in our bright, fully adapted, residential & school campus based in the outskirts of Lanark.

Our amazing life skills service, supports young people up to age of 26, in a mock-home set up, to learn life skills such as cooking, domestic tasks and money management to prepare them for independent living.

About the Role  

We are looking to recruit a Team Leader who will support our Service Manager in managing our team. As an experienced social care practitioner, you will ensure that our people continue to receive exceptional, person-centred support we provide by being responsible for:

• Rota management
• Staff management, supervision, recruitment, and development
• Managing customer activities
• Health and Safety
• Compiling and checking Care and Support plans for customers
• Management of medicines procedures
• Financial management for customers (dependent on service)
• Liaising with families, health and care professionals and social workers
• Sleepovers & on-call support (dependent on service – if appropriate additional payments are provided)

Location – Stanmore House Residential, Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR

Hours – 37 hours per week. Predominantly Monday-Friday & on-call, with occasional cover required in our residential service therefore a flexible approach to working is required.

Experience/qualifications/key skills required 

Experience of working in a similar role and environment is desirable as is a willingness to take on any personal development opportunities. You should have a care related SVQ Level 3, or the willingness to gain this qualification in a given timescale. You should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits: 

• Competitive salary - £32,391.00 pa (£16.79 per hour).
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Want to be part of this? Apply now. 

Applying to join Capability Scotland is easy. At the bottom of this advert, you can submit your CV and a covering letter directly to the hiring manager. If shortlisted, you’ll then hear from us within three weeks of the noted closing date. We’ll invite successful candidates to an interview so we can learn more about what makes each other tick, in a safe and secure way.

A full job description of this role is available by clicking here: Team Leader (Res Resp)

For more information on this role, you can contact Karen Graham on  01555 665041 ext. 2369 using reference CS031225.

Closing date - 30th January 2026

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

General Information

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

This role does NOT qualify for skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Team Leader - Stanmore Lifeskills

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Support Worker - Lanarkshire Houses

Support Worker, Adult Services - Nightshifts 3 x 12 hour shifts - £24,833.23 pa

At Capability Scotland, we're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support for individuals with disabilities. Every day, we work together to develop creative, empowering solutions that help our customers live the life they choose. Our mission is simple: to put the voices and needs of those we support at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role – Support Worker

We’re currently seeking compassionate, dedicated Support Workers to join our Lanarkshire Houses service in Carluke and Lanark. You’ll support adults with complex disabilities in a homely care setting where independence and individuality are truly valued.

Our customers live in their own self-contained spaces—some alone, others with flatmates—and your role will be to support them in all aspects of daily life. This includes:

• One-to-one or two-to-one personalised care
• Assisting with personal care, dressing, and medication
• Supporting mobility and communication
• Preparing meals and helping with household tasks
• Joining in or facilitating activities like shopping trips, cinema outings, or visits with family
• Please note:Remaining vacancies are gender-specific due to intimate care requirements (*female only) – Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies

*SORRY THIS POST DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR SKILLED WORKER VISA*

Location: Lanarkshire Houses Service, Dovecot Lane, Lanark (ML11 7PX) with occasional support at Windmill Gardens, Carluke (ML8 4EZ), 

Hours: Full-time – 36 hours per week, 3 x 12-hour night shifts across weekdays and weekends, (rotational so you always know when you are working). 

Driving Licence: Preferred but not essential

Every day is different, and everything we do is guided by what matters most to the people we support.

Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re caring, motivated, and ready to make a difference, come join our team.

Apply today and help us build a more inclusive world – one person at a time.

What We Offer:

Capability Scotland’s benefits:

• A generous salary of £24,833.23 FTE (£13.23 per hour)
• We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.

• A set rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.

• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.

• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.

• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.

• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.

• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• 24/7 employee assistance programme.

• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

What you need to know:

Job Description: Support Worker (Res Resp)

***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

Support Worker - Lanarkshire Houses

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Relief Rehabilitation Assistant - Dumfries

Title: Relief Rehabilitation Assistant - £12.60ph

Location: Dumfries

Hours: Relief

About Our Service

Capability Scotland is a well-established and respected provider of community-based facilitation services throughout Dumfries and Galloway. We take pride in our creativity, flexibility, and commitment to thinking outside the box to provide the very best support for the people we work with.

Our service empowers individuals to engage in employment, education, volunteering, and activities that matter to them within their local communities. To achieve this, Capability Scotland offers:

• A wrap-around rehabilitation service for people with an acquired brain injury
• A community facilitation service for people with physical disabilities
• Self-directed support brokerage and payroll services

About the Role

We’re currently looking for a Relief Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Acquired Brain Injury Service team in Dumfries.

In this role, you’ll take a person-centred approach to supporting people with an acquired brain injury, helping them to work toward their personal goals and maintain independence. Every day is different — you might be providing one-to-one support, helping someone participate in a community activity, or offering gentle encouragement as they rebuild skills and confidence.

The role includes some physical activity, such as providing support with mobility and pushing wheelchairs. The position is offered on a relief basis, and cover may be required between Monday and Thursday, 10am–4pm on an ad hoc basis. While our base is in Dumfries, a flexible approach to service delivery is essential, as some work may take place in different community settings.

About You

We’re looking for someone kind, motivated, and ready to make a difference in people’s lives. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience of working in a similar care or support environment
• A genuine interest in learning and personal development
• A care-related SVQ Level 3, or the willingness to gain this qualification within a set timeframe
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team
• A full driving licence and access to a car, as flexibility is key in this role

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Nicola Ross, Team Leader, on 07815 654562.

Capability Scotland’s benefits: 

• A generous salary of £12.60 per hour
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Want to be part of this? Apply now 

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us

***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***

Relief Rehabilitation Assistant - Dumfries

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Support Worker - Stanmore Residential

Children’s Support Workers – Join Our Team! 

We are seeking experienced social care professionals to join our residential services in Lanark. If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with complex disabilities and want to make a real difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

The role – Support Worker, 35 hours per week & relief/bank (Children & Young People)

Stanmore House Residential acts as both a boarding element to Stanmore House School and a residential and respite service for the children of Scotland. The young people we support are aged between 5 & 20 with a variety of complex disabilities. You would support them to live independently in our bright, fully adapted campus based in the outskirts of Lanark.

Our 4 bungalows can host up to 16 young people in total. You will be supporting our customers on either one-to-one or group care; your day will include helping them with their personal care, dressing, medication, mobility, mealtimes, attending school & appointments and participating in their chosen recreational activities for that day.

Building Based: This is where our young people meet with peers on site and take part in planned, structured activities, developing their own independent key living skills.

Community Access: we support young people in accessing community activities, such as attending music, drama, or dance classes.

Respite: we provide respite to meet our young peoples needs we also use this as an opportunity to develop someone’s own key living skills.

We benefit from a great rural setting of lush, green countryside with extensive gardens on campus. We have a fantastic indoor pool for a splash about or some hydrotherapy, a rebound therapy room, sensory experiences and stories, an on-site cinema and beauty salon, and we love getting involved in our local community at Lanark, too.

Do you want to be part of these truly rewarding services?

What you need to know

Hours: up to 35 hours per week full time, part time, night shifts and relief available. Working a mix of dayshift (7.30am-3pm), backshifts (2.30pm-10pm) and nightshifts (9.45pm-8.45am).  *contact us to discuss. 

Location: Stanmore House Residential, Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR

Job Description:   Support Worker (Children)

Drivers essential, as our team are required to drive our manual adapted vehicle/bus.

For more information on this role, you can contact Karen.Graham@capability.scot using reference CS060126

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Capability Scotland’s benefits: 

• A generous salary of £22,993.74 (£12.60 per hour)
• Where nightshifts are available, we offer a generous rate of - £13.23 per hour.
• To help you achieve this qualification, we offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life
• Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work
• 32 days’holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Want to be part of this? Apply now 

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***

Support Worker - Stanmore Residential

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Community Living Assistant - Riccarton Hub

Make a Difference Every Day as a Community Living Assistant

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm (occasional evenings and weekends)Location: Mercury House, Riccarton Hub, Research Avenue North, Edinburgh, EH14 4APSalary: £19,708.92 FTE (£12.60/hour)Hours per week: 30

Empower Lives. Inspire Independence. Be Part of #OneCapability.

At Capability Scotland, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest — to experience independence, connection, and joy.

As a Community Living Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting adults with complex physical and learning disabilities to achieve their goals and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

At Riccarton, we provide fun and meaningful activities for our customers to get involved in during the day. We pride ourselves in enhancing outcomes and life experiences and in our Hub, we focus on health and well-being as well as creating smiles. We're focused on making our customers' time at Riccarton all about them and offer tailored and bespoke support plans.

If you’re compassionate, creative, and ready to make every day meaningful, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

What You’ll Do

You will be supporting our customers with either 1-1 or group care, to access our hubs fantastic sensory rooms, adapted kitchen for regular cooking & baking, science & tech, re-bound therapy, music and arts & crafts spaces.

• Provide kind, hands-on support to adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), complex medical needs, or sensory impairments.
• Help individuals express themselves through communication aids like Makaton, PECs, or assistive technology.
• Support with personal care, medication, and mealtimes — always with dignity and respect.
• Facilitate sensory, creative, and community-based activities such as cooking, baking, music, arts, and more in our accessible, purpose-built hub.
• Work collaboratively with families, health professionals, and a passionate, multidisciplinary team.

Job Description: Community Living Assistant

Hours: Our positions are 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday (with weekend respite hours available),  30 hours per week. Overtime is available in our Short Break Respite service.

About You

You bring empathy, patience, and positivity to everything you do. You see the person — not just the disability — and you’re driven to help others live with confidence and choice.

• Experience in supporting people with complex needs is an advantage but not essential.
• You’re calm, resilient, and proactive — even in challenging moments.
• You’re eager to learn and grow in a specialist care setting.
• Health & Social Care qualifications are welcome but not required — we’ll invest in your full training and an SVQ qualification that’s yours for life.

Why Join Us

At Capability Scotland, we know that caring for others starts with caring for our team.

You’ll enjoy:

• A generous salary of £19,708.92 FTE (£12.60 per hour)
• We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.
• A set rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit,

Join Us in Shaping What’s Possible

If you’re ready to empower others, grow your skills, and be part of a charity that celebrates every person’s potential, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with #OneCapability — where compassion, inclusion, and purpose come together.

Closing date - 30th Jan 2026

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

Community Living Assistant - Riccarton Hub

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Student Support Worker

Do you have experience in care and support? Looking for a change, and interested in being part of something new and exciting?

Role: Student Support Worker

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £22,994.10 per annum (prorata)

Location: Corseford College, Inchinnan, PA4 9LH

Corseford College is seeking to appoint a team of student support workers who will provide care and support to students. The support you will provide is essential to ensuring our students can access their learning program.

The role of a Student Support Worker will vary, meaning no two days will be the same. From supporting the delivery of teaching, and learning as well as helping to support individuals with learning programmes and learning materials appropriate to the needs of the students.

Students at Corseford College will have a range of care and support needs. The needs of the students vary, some will be identified as having severe or profound multiple learning disabilities. They may also have physical and sensory impairments or a range of communication difficulties. Our students will have a range of support needs including in some cases requiring a high level of personal and intimate care needs which need to be met. This might include, administering medication, epilepsy management, gastrostomy feeding, moving and assisting and mealtime assistance. Full training and support will be provided to enable you to take on these roles.

Corseford College is Scotland’s first specialist college providing post-school education to this cohort. The college is aimed at Young People who have left or are leaving school with complex learning disabilities, aged 18-25. The college has been developed around the idea of enabling young people to continue to learn and engage in their education journey as they enter the adult world.

The college is developed around eight underpinning principles:

• Being Aspirational for all our students
• Treat each student as unique, supporting them to find pathways to learn and develop as individuals
• Provide students with a curriculum to enable them to develop their skills and successfully transition into adulthood
• Ensure lifelong learning and education are accessible to all
• Equip students to make choices about their lifelong learning pathway
• Recognise and build on prior learning and achievements
• A provision that is based on innovative and progressive teaching methods
• Support student learning using assistive technology

Our ideal candidates will be confident, ambitious, and caring people with experience in working with young people or adults with additional support needs. We are excited to hear from interested individuals from a range of backgrounds.

We are looking for three Student Support Workers to work on a full-time basis (35 hours per week) over 51 weeks. However, part-time arrangements can be also discussed.

This job is located in Inchinnan.

Capability Scotland’s benefits:  

• A generous salary of £22,994.10 per annum (prorated) / £12.60 per hour
• To help you achieve this qualification, we offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Applying now! 

For more information on this role, you can contact Marilyn on 07971719734 using reference CS080126.   

Closing date: 22nd Jan 2026

*Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for these roles*

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

General Information 

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***

Student Support Worker

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Support Worker - Life Skills

Support Worker – £22,993.74 paHours: 35 hours per week 

Stanmore House Residential, Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR
Location:

Location:

About Stanmore Residential – Life Skills Service

Stanmore House Residential acts as both a boarding element to Stanmore House School and a residential and respite service for the children of Scotland. The young people we support are aged between 5 & 20 with a variety of complex disabilities. We support them to live independently in our bright, fully adapted, residential & school campus based in the outskirts of Lanark.

Our amazing life skills service, supports young people up to age of 26, in a mock-home set up, to learn life skills such as cooking, domestic tasks and money management to prepare them for independent living.

About the Role  

We’re looking for a caring and motivated Support Worker to join our Life Skills team. You’ll support young people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives by delivering person-centred support and engaging activities in a safe, positive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and personal goals
• Facilitate meaningful opportunities and community activities
• Provide personal care and administer medication where required
• Maintain accurate records and work as part of a supportive team

About You

• Compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willing to work towards an SVQ qualification (training provided)
• Experience in care is desirable but not essential

Job Description:   Support Worker (Day Service)

Drivers preferred, as our team are required to drive our manual adapted vehicle/bus.

For more information on this role, you can contact Karen.Graham@capability.scot using reference CS1712254

Closing date: 12th Feb 2026

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Capability Scotland’s benefits: 

• A generous salary of £22,993.74 (£12.60 per hour)
• Where nightshifts are available, we offer a generous rate of - £13.23 per hour.
• To help you achieve this qualification, we offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life
• Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work
• 32 days’holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Want to be part of this? Apply now 

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***

Support Worker - Life Skills

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.