Community Living Assistants – Empower Lives Every Day
Location: Haghill / Southside Glasgow (G31 / G41)
Hours: 20–40 hours per week, rotational shifts 10:30am–8:30pm
Pay: £12.60 per hour / £26,278 pa (pro-rata) – nightshift premium £13.23/hr
Make a Real Difference — Support Adults to Live Life Their Way
Are you passionate about helping adults with disabilities live independently and enjoy fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities? Tired of rushed, 15–60 minute homecare visits?
At Capability Scotland, we do things differently. Our support visits are typically four hours or more, giving you the time to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact.
We are looking for Community Living Assistants to join our dedicated team in our West of Scotland Housing Support & Care at Home Services, supporting customers across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, and East Renfrewshire.
What You’ll Do
As a Community Living Assistant, you’ll provide personalised support to adults with a range of disabilities, delivered one-to-one or two-to-one depending on individual needs. Your role will include:
* Supporting personal care, dressing, medication, and communication
* Helping with meals and daily routines
* Accompanying individuals to college, appointments, and social activities
* Enabling participation in recreational and leisure pursuits that matter to each person
You’ll support customers to manage their tenancy at home while enabling engagement in the wider community, helping them live life on their terms.
What You Need
* Experience in supporting adults with disabilities in home or community settings is essential
* Flexible, person-centred approach, able to work evenings and weekends
* Manual driving licence essential for community-based trips
* Remaining vacancies are female-only due to intimate care requirements (Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) Equality Act 2010)
Why Join Us
At Capability Scotland, we value and invest in our staff. Benefits include:
* £12.60 per hour / £26,278 pa (pro-rata) – nightshift premium £13.23/hr
* Fully funded SVQ qualification – yours for life
* Set rotas so you can plan your life outside work
* 32 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with service
* Up to 8% employer pension contribution
* Free PVG checks, 3x annual salary death in service
* Perks at Work, Cycle to Work scheme, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Eligibility for Blue Light & Concerts for Carers discounts
Be Part of Something Bigger
Join a team where your energy, compassion, and creativity make a real difference. We are One Voice. One Charity. One Spirit. #OneCapability.
For more information, call Sheena on 07507 624995 (ref CS1712251)
Important information:
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Capability Scotland is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We celebrate diversity of background, experience, and perspective — and we welcome applications from all communities.
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.