Support Worker – Glasgow Day Service

Capability Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card & Concerts for Carers

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

3x annual salary death in service

Free PVG checks throughout employment

32 days’ annual leave rising to 37 pro

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for our Day Service in Glasgow to support adults with disabilities and varying needs. The role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing and social inclusion within a safe, engaging environment.

You will work as a key worker, support daily activities, and collaborate with families and healthcare professionals, while upholding safeguarding and respect at all times.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable approach to support work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and also independently.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing professional training and development.
• Relevant qualifications (SVQ/NVQ) are an advantage.
• Must be a PVG Scheme member or willing to join.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with disabilities in a day service setting.
• Assist with daily activities including personal care, medication administration, mealtime support, and community outings.
• Empower service users to develop life skills, confidence and independence.
• Encourage participation in recreational, educational and social activities.
• Act as a designated Key Worker with maintained records and care plans.
• Collaborate with families and external healthcare professionals.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice and respect at all times.

Skills

Caring approach

Excellent communication

Team player

UK Driving Licence

Training & development

Education

SVQ/NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title:Support Worker – Day Service (Adults with Disabilities)

Location:Junction 52 – Penilee Community Centre, Glasgow, G52 4BD

Hours: Relief/Bank | Monday – Friday (between 8.45am-4pm)

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Contract:Permanent

About the Role – Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Day Service team in Glasgow. In this role, you will support adults with a range of disabilities and varying support needs. You will play a key part in promoting independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion within a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities - Support Worker

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with disabilities in a day service setting.
• Assist individuals with daily activities, including personal care (where required), medication administration, mealtime assistance, and community outings.
• Empower service users to develop life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Encourage and facilitate participation in recreational, educational, and social activities.
• Act as a designated Key Worker, maintaining accurate records and compiling robust risk assessments and care plans.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external healthcare professionals.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice, and respect at all times.

Requirements - Support Worker

• A caring, patient, and reliable approach to support work.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities is desirable, though not essential as full training is provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• A full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
• A willingness to undertake ongoing professional training and development.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., SVQ/NVQ in Health and Social Care) are an advantage.
• Must be a member of (or willing to join) the PVG Scheme.
• Must have the right to work in the UK, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship for this role at this time.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification – yours for life
• 32 days’ annual leave (rising to 37 with service) pro-rata
• Free PVG checks throughout employment
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• 3x annual salary death in service benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Concerts for Carers discounts

*Subject to contractual terms.

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Inclusion at Capability Scotland

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, celebrating diversity in all its forms — from experience and education to culture, age, disability, and identity. We’re committed to fairness, transparency, and respect in everything we do.

A copy of our Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from our HR Team.

Please note: this role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

Due to expected high interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for taking the time to apply and for wanting to be part of Capability Scotland.

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.