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Capability Scotland; Carluke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days

Pension 8%

Refer a friend £600

Cycle to Work

EAP 24/7

Blue Light Card discounts

Concerts for Carers discounts

Employee discount schemes

PVG checks funded

Death in service

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join the Lanarkshire Houses service in Carluke. You will provide person-centred support to adults with disabilities in a warm, home‑like setting that promotes independence and dignity.

The role is 36 hours per week across 3 x 12-hour shifts, including weekends on a planned rota. Driving licence is desirable but not essential, with benefits including 32 days leave, pension contributions up to 8%, PVG checks, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing person-centred support to adults with disabilities.
• Ability to deliver one-to-one or two-to-one support.
• Comfort with personal care, medication, and daily routines.
• Encouraging participation in social and leisure activities.

Responsibilities

• Delivering tailored one-to-one or two-to-one support.
• Assisting with personal care, medication, and daily routines.
• Supporting mobility and communication needs.
• Preparing meals and maintaining a safe, comfortable home.
• Encouraging participation in social and leisure activities such as shopping, outings, and family visits.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

SVQ qualification

Job description

Support Worker – Adult Services - Carluke

3 x 12-hour shifts | £25,246.19 per annum

***Benefits: 32 days annual leave, rising to 37 with service, up to 8% pension contribution, perks at work, £600 refer a friend and much more! ***

At Capability Scotland, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with disabilities. Our team works collaboratively to create innovative and empowering opportunities, enabling the people we support to live independently and make their own choices. Everything we do is driven by their voices, preferences, and goals.

The Role

We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers to join our Lanarkshire Houses service, covering locations in Lanark and Carluke. In this role, you will support adults with complex needs within a warm, home-style environment that promotes independence, dignity, and individuality.

The people we support live in their own self-contained accommodation, either independently or with others. Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering tailored one-to-one or two-to-one support

Assisting with personal care, medication, and daily routines

Supporting mobility and communication needs

Preparing meals and helping maintain a safe, comfortable home

Encouraging participation in social and leisure activities such as shopping, outings, and family visits

Job Description: Support Worker (Res Resp)

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Location

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

Working Pattern

Full-time, 36 hours per week

3 x 12 hour shifts per week, including weekends on a planned rota so you can manage your work-life balance effectively

Requirements

A driving licence is desirable but not essential

No two days are the same in this role, and your work will always be guided by what matters most to the individuals you support.

What We Offer

Salary of £25,246.19 per year (£13.45 per hour)

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Fixed rota patterns for better work-life balance

32 days annual leave, rising to 37 with service

Free PVG checks

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution

Death in service benefit (up to 3x annual salary)

Access to employee discount schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility for Blue Light Card and Concerts for Carers discounts

*Benefits are subject to contractual terms.

We are proud to be One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit – #OneCapability

Additional Information

This vacancy does not meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If this is a requirement for you, please do not apply at this time. Should this change, future adverts will reflect this.

Capability Scotland is dedicated to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where diversity is valued in all its forms. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme