Children's Residential Support Worker

Capability Scotland; Lanark; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

8% pension contributions

£600 Refer a Friend

Job summary

Capability Scotland is recruiting a Children’s Support Worker to join our residential and Lifeskills services in Lanark. You will support children aged 5–20 with complex disabilities in a campus-based setting, delivering personal care, mobility support, and life-skills activities across day, evening, and sleepover shifts.

The role offers permanent contracts with varied hours (full-time, part-time, relief) and benefits including generous annual leave, pension contributions, and refer-a-friend

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable individuals dedicated to the people we support.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts.
• UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Female-only vacancies due to intimate care requirements (Equality Act 2010).

Responsibilities

• Personal care, dressing and medication support.
• Assisting with mobility and mealtimes.
• Supporting attendance at school and appointments.
• Encouraging participation in recreational and social activities.
• Lifeskills: building-based and community access activities, respite support.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Excellent communication

Teamwork

UK Driving licence

Vehicle access

Job description

Permanent, Relief, Full-Time, Part-Time, *Female only

Children’s Support Worker – Residential & Lifeskills Services

Location: Stanmore House Residential, Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR
Salary: £24,544.90 per year, pro rata/ £13.45 per hour (+ £14.12 nightshift premium)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Up to 35 hrs/week – full-time, part-time, relief, weekend, and sleepover shifts available

Benefits: 32 days annual leave* / 8% pension contributions / £600 Refer a Friend and much more!

Make a Difference in Young Lives

We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to join our residential, respite and Lifeskills services based in Lanark.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with complex disabilities, helping them develop independence, confidence and life skills in a safe, supportive environment.

About the Role

Stanmore House Residential provides a combination of boarding (linked to Stanmore House School) and residential/respite care for children and young people across Scotland.

You’ll be supporting individuals aged 5 to 20 within a fully adapted, campus-based setting on the outskirts of Lanark.

Our service includes four bungalows supporting up to 16 young people. Support is delivered on a one-to-one and small group basis.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Personal care, dressing and medication support
• Assisting with mobility and mealtimes
• Supporting attendance at school and appointments
• Encouraging participation in recreational and social activities

Lifeskills Services

We also have opportunities within our Lifeskills team, which includes:

• Building-Based Support: Structured, on-site activities to develop independence
• Community Access: Supporting young people to attend local activities such as music, drama or sports
• Respite Support: Providing short breaks while promoting key life skills

Our Lanark campus offers a unique and engaging setting, including:

• Indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy facilities
• Rebound therapy and sensory rooms
• On-site cinema and beauty salon
• Strong links with the local community

Working Pattern

You’ll work a mix of shifts including:

• Day shifts (7:30am – 3:00pm)
• Back shifts (2:30pm – 10:00pm)
• Night shifts (9:45pm – 8:45am)

Relief/bank roles are also available for additional flexibility - why not give reach out and find out if your availability meets our young people's needs?

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)

Why Join Us

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

• Competitive pay: : £24,544.90 pro-rata, £13.45 per hour, plus enhanced nightshift rate of £14.12/hr
• Fully funded SVQ qualification
• Set rotas to help you plan your life outside work
• 32 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with service – (pro-rata)
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Free PVG checks & death in service benefit of up to 3 x annual salary
• 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!)

*Subject to contractual terms.

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