Support Worker - Carluke

Capability Scotland; Carluke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

8% employer pension

Fully funded SVQ

PVG checks

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Carers discounts

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking a caring and reliable Support Worker for Adult Services in Carluke. You will support adults with complex needs in a warm, home-style setting that promotes independence, dignity and individuality, helping people live as independently as possible and participate in daily activities and social life.

This full-time post (36 hours per week, 3 x 12-hour shifts) operates on a planned rota with weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or a keen interest in starting a rewarding care career.
• Ability to work with adults with complex needs in a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one or two-to-one support
• Assist with personal care, medication and daily routines
• Support mobility and communication needs
• Prepare meals and maintain a safe, comfortable home
• Encourage participation in social and leisure activities

Skills

Caring nature

Dependable

Compassionate

Tools

None

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

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.

Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to start a rewarding new career, we welcome your application. If you are compassionate, dependable, and motivated to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

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.