Community Living Assistant - Renfrew

Capability Scotland; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave pro rata

Employer pension contribution up to 8%

Refer a Friend £600 bonus

PVG paid

Free PVG check

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking a Community Living Assistant to help people achieve personal goals, gain independence, and participate in local communities. The role involves supporting with personal care, medication routines, meals, and daily living activities.

Applicants must be caring and committed, with care or community-based experience, and be able to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and nights. A UK manual driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support work or community-based services.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and nights.
• Access to reliable transport and a manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support medication routines and daily living activities.
• Assist with meals and household tasks to maintain tenancy.
• Encourage independence, communication and choice.
• Accompany to appointments, education and social activities.
• Support community participation and hobbies.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Flexible shifts

Full UK manual driving licence

Own vehicle for work

PVG check readiness

Job description

Community Living Assistant (Support Worker)

Primarily Renfrewshire (PA4) with a small number of vacancies in Glasgow (G31 & G41) / £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 per year) £14.12 per hour for night shifts / Permanent | Full-Time, Part-Time & Relief Contracts Available (20-37 hours per week)

Support People to Live the Life They Choose

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day?

The Role

As a Community Living Assistant, you will support people to achieve their personal goals, develop independence and participate fully in their local communities.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting medication routines
• Assisting with meal preparation and daily living activities
• Supporting people to maintain their homes and tenancies
• Encouraging independence, communication and choice
• Accompanying people to appointments, education and social activities
• Supporting community participation, hobbies and interests
• Delivering one-to-one or two-to-one support based on individual needs

Every day is different, but your focus will always be promoting independence, inclusion, dignity and wellbeing.

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• £600 Refer a Friend bonus
• Fully funded SVQ qualification
• Paid mileage
• Free PVG check
• Death in Service benefit (up to 3x annual salary)
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Concerts for Carers discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Set rotas to support work-life balance
• *Benefits are subject to contractual terms and conditions.

Essential requirements

Female Applicants Only This vacancy is open to female applicants only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the personal and intimate care needs of the individuals we support.

What We're Looking For

• Are caring, compassionate and committed to helping others
• Have experience within care, support work or community-based services
• Can work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and nights
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Have access to your own manual vehicle for work purposes
• *Paid mileage is provided for all work-related travel.
• This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.

Important Information

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early, therefore we would encourage you to apply without delay.

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.

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.

Why Join Capability Scotland?

At Capability Scotland, you'll join a dedicated team that is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and live independently.

We invest in our colleagues through training, qualifications, development opportunities and career progression, ensuring you have the support you need to build a rewarding career in social care.

Company Information

Company: Capability Scotland

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Renfrew

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 27 Nov 2026