Job Description

Dumfries & Galloway


12.60 per hour


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


30 hours per week


Closing Date: 1 August 2025


Can you help us with our ongoing mission?


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 and will make sure their voices are heard loud and clear.


The role - Support Worker (Community Based, Enablement Support Work)


Following internal promotion, we're delighted to be hiring a Support Worker to join our Dumfries and Galloway Facilitation Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with adults with physical disabilities, helping them build independence and achieve their goals in areas such as employment, education, volunteering, and community life.


Please note: This is a lone-working role in the heart of the community, with hybrid working. It includes a level of physical activity, such as pushing wheelchairs and providing physical support. With little to no personal care responsibilities, this roles focus is on enabling people with physical disabilities, to access their local community and social inclusion networks.


For ease of delivery and partnership working, with other community groups, candidates should have knowledge of the area, with local network connections and knowledge to build on. Due to our location and nature of the support we offer, it is essential that you are based in or within reasonable travel distance to Wigtonshire, with a driving licence and access to a vehicle.


What you need to know:


Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible, contact us to discuss)


Location: Wigtownshire (Hybrid working)


: Support Worker


A full driving licence and access to a car is essential


If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Stuart Black, Team Leader on 07957 203 169


Interviews will be held wc 4th Aug 2025.

This role DOES NOT qualify for skilled worker shortage visa sponsorship


Capability Scotland's benefits:


A generous salary of 19,709.23 / 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. 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. 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.


Want to be part of this? Apply now


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.

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


Application question(s):


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?


This role is shift work, around our customers needs, please confirm your availability (days and times) 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: In person