Residential Support Workers – Perth

Capability Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

8% pension contributions

£600 Refer a Friend

Death in service benefit 3x salary

PVG checks funded

Job summary

Capability Scotland in Perth is seeking compassionate Residential Support Workers to help adults with complex disabilities live independently in purpose-built homes at Tayview and Annaty. You will assist with personal care, daily activities, medications, and community engagement, supporting residents one-to-one or in small groups in a warm, safe environment.

This permanent role offers flexible hours up to 37 per week, shift patterns including evenings and weekends, and excellent benefits such as

Qualifications

• Have a caring, compassionate and person‑centred approach
• Are flexible and able to work a rotational shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and nights
• Have experience supporting adults with disabilities in community, care or residential support settings
• Willingness to travel to our service and throughout the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Helping with personal care, dressing, medication and mealtimes
• Supporting in-house or community activities like arts and crafts, games, or trips to the cinema, football or shopping
• Working one-to-one or in group care, as part of our dedicated team of Support Workers
• Customer observations and development of care plans, documentation of care provided, reporting any changes in customer condition in line with training.

Job description

Residential Support Workers – Perth

Residential Support Workers – Perth

Location: Upper Springland Campus, Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HQSalary: £13.45 per hour - (up to £25,947.47 per year, pro rata)Job Type: Permanent Hours: Up to 37 hours per week - full time, part time or relief

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

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and achieve the life they choose?

We’re proud of the work we do, and right now we’re looking for Support Workers to join our teams at Tayview and Annaty, Residential services in Perth. Each of the people we support have their own private apartments. Our Support Workers meet the physical and emotional needs of our residents and support their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.

The Role – Support Worker

You’ll be supporting people with complex disabilities to live independently and enjoy life to the fullest in our bright, purpose-built residential settings. Both Tayview and Annaty have access to our beautiful grounds, a hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy suite and an accessible gym, it’s a fantastic place to work – and even more exciting with new premises and facilities on the way, meaning you can grow with us and really help shape the future of our service for the people we support.

No two days are the same. You might be:

• Helping with personal care, dressing, medication and mealtimes
• Supporting in-house or community activities like arts and crafts, games, or trips to the cinema, football or shopping
• Working one-to-one or in group care, as part of our dedicated team of Support Workers
• Customer observations and development of care plans, documentation of care provided, reporting any changes in customer condition in line with training.

Hours: Up to 37 per week (full-time, part-time and relief available – shift working). As a 24/7 service, we offer a variety of day-shift, backshift-shift and a limited number of nightshift options. These roles includes evening and weekend commitments.

Location: Upper Springland Campus, Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HQ

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a caring, compassionate and person‑centred approach
• Are flexible and able to work a rotational shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and nights
• Have experience supporting adults with disabilities in community, care or residential support settings
• Willingness to travel to our service and throughout the wider community.

Mileage expenses are paid for work‑related travel.

Additional Information

Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle – preferred

Why Join Us

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

• Competitive pay: £13.45 per hour (up to £25,947.47 per year, pro rata), plus enhancednightshift 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.

• We are currently unable to offer 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 Support Worker (Res Resp)
• Closing date – 29th Oct 2026

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.

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.

Residential Support Workers – Perth