Support Worker - Coatbridge

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Support Worker – Coatbridge

Location: Coatbridge/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

Please note that you must be able to work a mix of shifts. We are currently 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.

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Closing Date: 19th Nov 2026

For more information contact siobhan.hutcheson@capability.Scot quoting reference CS291026

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. 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.

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.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.