Support Worker – Glasgow Day Service

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Annual leave 32 days pro-rata (up to 7

PVG checks throughout employment

Employer pension contribution up to 8%

Death in service benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Day Service in Glasgow. You will help adults with disabilities, promoting independence and wellbeing in a safe, supportive environment.

Role involves assisting with daily activities, personal care where required, and community outings while working as a Key Worker within a collaborative team. PVG checks are part of the role and there are extensive benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications specified in the ad.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of £13.45 per hour
• 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.

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit — #OneCapability.

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.

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

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.