Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief
Hours: 30 hours per week
Work From Home: Yes
Are you looking to support adults with a variety of disabilities in their own homes and local communities? Our visits are typically a minimum of 4 hours, meaning you can really get to know the individuals in your care and can make a positive difference to their lives.
At Capability Scotland, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services, tailored to the individual needs of disabled people. We work in partnership to create innovative solutions which enable our people to achieve their goals. We put our customers and learners at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to recruit Community Living Assistants for our West of Scotland Housing Support & Care at Home services based in Glasgow, Renfrewshire & East Renfrewshire.
The Role – Community Living Assistant
You will assist adults with a variety of disabilities who receive 24-hour care in their own homes and community. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Helping customers with personal care, dressing, medication, communication, mealtimes, and participating in chosen activities.
2. Assisting with daily living routines and care needs.
3. Facilitating attendance at college, appointments, recreational activities, and social events.
4. Sharing skills or passions such as sports, music, or photography.
What You Need to Know:
Hours: Full time, part time, and relief, up to 30 hours per week (overtime available). Typical shifts are 10.30am-8.30pm with a mix of early and late shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Experience: Essential
Location: Glasgow, East End. The role involves supporting people in their own home and managing their own tenancy, as well as community-based support.
A driving licence (manual vehicles) is essential for this role due to the location of our customers and their support needs.
Female Only: These specific vacancies are only open to female applicants due to our customers’ requests for female support with intimate personal care. *The Equality Act 2010 (GOR)
Capability Scotland’s Benefits:
* A generous salary of £12.06 per hour - £23,266.00 FTE (or £12.35 per hour, dependent on qualifications)
* Recognised and rewarded qualified employees offering £12.35 per hour for those qualified at SVQ3 or above.
* A nightshift premium rate of £12.66 - £12.97 per hour (dependent on qualifications)
* Fully funded SVQ qualification.
* Set rotas for better work-life planning.
* 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
* Free PVG checks throughout employment.
* 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.
* Access to Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts.
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.
Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness, and transparency.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
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