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Support Worker - Airdrie Location: Airdrie and surrounding areas, North Lanarkshire Salary: £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 FTE) + £14.12 per hour enhanced night rate Hours: Up to 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Working patterns: Full-time, part-time, weekend-only, relief and sleepover shifts Requirements: Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential Make a real difference every day Are you caring, compassionate and looking for a job where you can genuinely make a difference to someone's life?
Capability Scotland is looking for Support Workers / Community Living Assistants to join our team supporting adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and communities across North Lanarkshire. Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or you're looking to start your career in care, you don't need previous care experience. We provide full training and will fully fund your SVQ qualification.
Our support visits are typically a minimum of four hours, giving you the time to build meaningful relationships and provide high-quality, person-centred support. What you'll do As a Support Worker, you'll help the people we support to live fulfilling and independent lives. Your role may include: Providing personal care with dignity, respect and compassion Supporting with medication and mealtimes Encouraging independence, choice and decision-making Supporting people to access their local community Helping with hobbies, interests and social activities Assisting with household tasks and everyday living Building positive and trusting relationships Providing person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs No two days are the same, and the difference you make can be huge.
Job Description: Community Living Assistant What we're looking for You don't need previous experience in care. More important to us is that you are: Caring, kind and compassionate Reliable, patient and dependable A good communicator Comfortable working as part of a team Respectful of people's choices, dignity and independence Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential because this is a community-based role.
Hours/Shift patterns We provide support 24 hours a day, so there are a variety of shifts available, including: Day shifts Back shifts Night shifts Sleepovers Weekend shifts Relief/bank work We offer full-time, part-time and weekend-only opportunities, with rotas issued well in advance to help you plan your life outside work. Please note that you must be able to work shifts. We are unable to accommodate availability restricted to specific hours such as 9am-2pm.
Why Join Capability Scotland? £13.45 per hour (£25,947.47 FTE) Enhanced night shift rate of £14.12 per hour with overtime available at enhanced rates 32 days annual leave, rising to 37 days with service (pro rata) Up to 8% employer pension contribution Fully funded SVQ qualification Set rotas to help you plan your work-life balance Free PVG membership Death in Service benefit (up to three times annual salary) £600 Refer a Friend bonus (no limit on referrals) Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts / Concerts for Carers membership Cycle to Work Scheme Perks at Work employee discounts 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme £600 Refer a Friend Scheme *Benefits are subject to contractual terms.
Apply Today Click Apply Now to submit your CV. Closing Date: 30th Sept 2026 For more information contact [email protected] quoting reference CS0909265 Important Information 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.
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