Support Worker (Hub & Community) Perth

Capability Scotland; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

8% pension contributions

£600 Refer a Friend

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking experienced social care professionals in Perth to support adults with complex disabilities in day centre and community settings. The role involves medication assistance, personal care, and helping individuals engage in activities in a welcoming hub and local community.

We offer 18–30 hour contracts with a competitive pro-rata salary and various benefits, including annual leave and pension contributions. A supportive, creative team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Past work history in day centres or community adult care support.
• Experience with adults with Autism, Brain Injury, Epilepsy or Cerebral Palsy.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with complex disabilities at the day centre and in the community.
• Assist with medication, personal care and mealtimes.
• Enable independent living and participation in social activities.
• Facilitate outings such as theatre or cinema visits.

Skills

Social care experience

Community outreach

Makaton knowledge

Job description

Up to 30 hours per week, £13.45 per hour. Monday-Friday with occasional evenings & weekends (school hours available)

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

We are seeking experienced social care professionals to join our Day Centre and Community Outreach services in Perth. If you are passionate about supporting adults with complex disabilities and want to make a real difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

Our Support Workers love working between the variety of settings our services have on offer. Assisting adults with complex disabilities to enjoy our purpose-built hub setting, which offers; sensory, kitchen and craft spaces with access to idyllic grounds and amazing facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy an accessible gym. This includes support with medication, personal intimate care and mealtimes.

In addition to working in the day centre, you will also support our customers in the wider community through our Community Outreach services. You will enable people to live independently in their own homes and participate in community life, offering support with personal care, medication, and social activities.

We pride ourselves on being a creative and vibrant team. Whether it’s facilitating social outings such as trips to the theatre, the zoo, music shows, or even rock climbing, we are dedicated to helping our customers experience new things and reach their potential. This role is perfect for someone who is outgoing, creative, and ready to listen to and support our customers in any way needed.

Why Choose Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Our roles offer an excellent work-life balance, making them ideal for those seeking part-time hours or flexible work to fit around family commitments or other responsibilities.
• Typical Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend shifts, for customer football or theatre outings. (you’ll always receive at least 2 weeks' notice).
• Employee Benefits: In addition to the rewarding nature of the work, we offer great employee benefits to our team (see below).

What You Need:

We’re looking for candidates with demonstratable experience in the following:

• Past work history in day centres or one-on-one community adult care support, including supporting individuals with Autism, Acquired Brain/Spinal Injuries, Epilepsy, or Cerebral Palsy.
• Enabling people to achieve daily goals and engaging in activities like arts, crafts, and hobbies.
• Developing person-centred plans and maintaining records, including risk assessments.
• Providing personal care and supporting with medication.
• Experience with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) aids or Makaton is a plus.
• A valid driving license is preferred, as some roles may involve driving our customers adapted manual vehicles.

We are especially interested in hearing from individuals with a passion or special skill to share, such as playing an instrument, baking, ICT or arts and crafts. Your enthusiasm will inspire the people you support and offer them new experiences while they learn valuable new skills.

Hours:

We offer 18 & 30 hour contracts. ***Please note we are unable to offer skilled worker sponsorship, please do not apply if you require this. There are no exceptions, as we do not meet the required criteria***

Location:

Our day centre is based at the Upper Springland Campus, Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HQ and Outreach services are in central Perth and surrounding areas in customers own homes & wider community.

• A generous salary of up to £21,038.49 pa pro-rata / £13.45 per hour
• A nightshift premium rate of £14.12 per hour
• We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.
• Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• £600 Refer a Friend incentive
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

*subject to contractual terms and conditions

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

Applying to Capability Scotland

For more information on this role, you can contact our Upper Springland Admin team at [e-mail] or 01738 632995 using reference CS0909264

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

General Information

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.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

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.