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Capability Scotland; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced night shift rate £14.12/hr

32 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Fully funded SVQ

Rotas set

PVG membership

Death in Service benefit

Refer a Friend bonus

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Perks at Work

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Capability Scotland is recruiting Community Living Assistants to support adults with disabilities to live independently in North Lanarkshire. You may work across Coatbridge/Airdrie areas with flexible full-time, part-time, weekend and relief shifts; driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Training is provided and the SVQ qualification will be fully funded. Duties include personal care, medication support, helping with meals, independent living, and community activities, with a

Qualifications

• Required: Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Full training provided; SVQ qualification fully funded

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
• Support with medication and mealtimes
• Encourage independence, choice and decision-making
• Help people access local community and social activities
• Assist with household tasks and daily living
• Build positive, trusting relationships and deliver person-centred support

Skills

Driving licence

Education

SVQ qualification

Job description

Location: Coatbridge/Airdrie and surrounding areas, North Lanarkshire

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Working patterns: Full-time, part-time, weekend-only, relief and sleepover shifts

Requirements: Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Make a real difference every day

Are you caring, compassionate and looking for a job where you can genuinely make a difference to someone's life?

Capability Scotland is looking for Support Workers / Community Living Assistants to join our team supporting adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and communities across North Lanarkshire.

Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or you're looking to start your career in care, you don't need previous care experience. We provide full training and will fully fund your SVQ qualification.

Our support visits are typically a minimum of four hours, giving you the time to build meaningful relationships and provide high-quality, person-centred support.

What you'll do

As a Support Worker, you'll help the people we support to live fulfilling and independent lives. Your role may include:

• Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
• Supporting with medication and mealtimes
• Encouraging independence, choice and decision-making
• Supporting people to access their local community
• Helping with hobbies, interests and social activities
• Assisting with household tasks and everyday living
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Providing person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs

No two days are the same, and the difference you make can be huge.

Job Description: Community Living Assistant

Why Join Capability Scotland?

• Enhanced night shift rate of £14.12 per hour with overtime available at enhanced rates
• 32 days annual leave, rising to 37 days with service (pro rata)
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Fully funded SVQ qualification
• Set rotas to help you plan your work-life balance
• Free PVG membership
• Death in Service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
• £600 Refer a Friend bonus (no limit on referrals)
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts / Concerts for Carers membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perks at Work employee discounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

*Benefits are subject to contractual terms.

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

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.

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

For more information contact [e-mail] quoting reference CS180826