Job Description

North Lanarkshire


12.60 per hour


Permanent, Female Only, Driving licence required, Full-Time, Part-Time


37 hours per week


Closing Date: 31 July 2025


We're Hiring: Community Living Assistant


Make a Difference Every Day


Are you passionate about helping others live fulfilling, independent lives? Join our compassionate team as a Community Living Assistant, where your work has real impact.


At Capability Scotland our North Lanarkshire, Care at Home & Supported Living Services provide 24-hour care to adults in their own homes and community.


We are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support services. Our goal is to empower people to live independent, fulfilling lives, and we are looking to recruit a team of compassionate and dedicated Support Workers/Community Living Assistants to join our team.


Our visits are 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.

This role DOES NOT qualify for skilled worker shortage visa sponsorship


What You'll Do:


Support adults with disabilities with daily living activities and personal development Encourage independence, community involvement, and meaningful engagement Assist with household tasks, transportation, and social activities Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
What We're Looking For:


Caring, patient, and reliable individuals Excellent communication and teamwork skills Previous experience in care or social support (a plus but not required) Flexibility for shifts (including evenings/weekends as needed)
What We Offer:


Capability Scotland's benefits:


A generous salary of 24,307.66 FTE (12.60 per hour) A nightshift premium rate of 13.23 per hour We offer a fully funded SVQ -a qualification which is yours for life. A set 4-week 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. Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme. Up to 3 x annual salary death in service. Perks at Work - shopping discount scheme. Cycle to work scheme. 24/7 employee assistance programme. Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.


What you need to know:
It is essential that you are a driver with access to a vehicle, due to the logistical demands of this role.


Due to customer choice for intimate care, our remaining vacancies are only available to female candidates. Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies (GOR)

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week (full time, part time, relief and weekend only contacts). We can offer a variety of hours/shifts, including evenings and weekends. Sleepover shifts are also available.


Overtime at enhanced hourly rates is available.


Location: Our customers are based in Wishaw & Shotts / Hamilton / Motherwell & Bellshill /Coatbridge & Airdrie. (ML1-ML7)


: Community Living Assistant

Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this


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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.


Application question(s):


This role is shift work, please confirm your availability (days and times) Due to customer choice for intimate care, our remaining vacancies are only available to female candidates. Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies (GOR) - Are you female?
This role does not qualify for skilled worker visa, please do not apply if you require this.
If relevant, what is your visa type/status & expiry date?


Are you comfortable providing personal/intimate hygiene care to adults with complex physical disabilities? Are you licensed to drive a manual vehicle in the UK? Do you have a vehicle?
Licence/Certification:


Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:


United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road