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Support Worker - Junction 52
Glasgow
12.60 per hour
Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time
32.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Job Title: Support Worker - Day Service (Adults with Disabilities)
Location: Junction 52 - Penilee Community Centre, Glasgow, G52 4BD
Hours: 32.5 Hours per week | Monday - Friday (between 8.45am-4pm)
Salary: 21,351.33 (12.60 per hour)
Contract: Permanent
About the Role - Support Worker
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Day Service team in Glasgow. In this role, you will support adults with a range of disabilities and varying support needs. You will play a key part in promoting independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion within a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Key Responsibilities - Support Worker

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with disabilities in a day service setting.
• Assist individuals with daily activities, including personal care (where required), medication administration, mealtime assistance, and community outings.
• Empower service users to develop life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Encourage and facilitate participation in recreational, educational, and social activities.
• Act as a designated Key Worker, maintaining accurate records and compiling robust risk assessments and care plans.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external healthcare professionals.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice, and respect at all times.

Requirements - Support Worker

• A caring, patient, and reliable approach to support work.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities is desirable, though not essential as full training is provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• A full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
• A willingness to undertake ongoing professional training and development.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., SVQ/NVQ in Health and Social Care) are an advantage.
• Must be a member of (or willing to join) the PVG Scheme.
• Must have the right to work in the UK, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship for this role at this time.

A full job description of this role is available by clicking here:
What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 21,351.33 per annum / 12.60 per hour
• Fully funded SVQ qualification - yours for life
• 32 days' annual leave (rising to 37 with service)
• Free PVG checks throughout employment
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• 3x annual salary death in service benefit
• Perks at Work - shopping & lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Concerts for Carers discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit -- #OneCapability.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Applying to join our family is simple. Submit your CV and cover letter at the bottom of this advert, and if you are shortlisted, we'll be in touch within three weeks of the closing date.
For more information, contact Joanne on 0141 883 8880 quoting reference CS210126
Inclusion at Capability Scotland
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, celebrating diversity in all its forms -- from experience and education to culture, disability, and identity. We're committed to fairness, transparency, and respect in everything we do.
A copy of our Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from our HR Team.
Please note: this role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
Due to expected high interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for taking the time to apply and for wanting to be part of Capability Scotland.
Support Worker - Junction 52
How to apply
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