Care Assistant / Support Worker – Community Living Opportunities (Full-Time, Part-Time & Relief)
Location: Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Wishaw and surrounding North Lanarkshire areas (ML1–ML7)
Pay: £12.60 per hour (£24,.66 annually)
Night Rate: £13.23 per hour
Hours: Up to 37 hours per week
Contract Types: Full-time, part-time, relief and weekend- only roles available
***Benefits - 32 days annual leave, rising to 37 with length of service, up to 8% pension contributions, £ refer a friend payments and much more!***
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Capability Scotland is looking for dedicated Support Workers / Care Assistants to join our North Lanarkshire Care at Home and Supported Living services.
This position involves supporting adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and within their local communities, helping them enjoy meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Our approach is different from many care providers with a minimum of 4-hour visits, you’ll have the time to build genuine connections and provide high-quality, person-centred support.
Please note: this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
Your Key Responsibilities
1. Provide support with personal care, medication, and daily living tasks
2. Encourage independence and community involvement
3. Assist with meal preparation, household duties, appointments, and social activities
4. Develop positive and respectful relationships with the people you support
Job Description: Community Living Assistant
Shift / Contract types
We offer a range of shift patterns to fit around your availability:
5. Full-time and part-time positions
6. Relief and weekend-only opportunities
7. Evening and weekend shifts
8. Sleepover shifts available
Apply now or contact Siobhan for more info or to find out if your availablity meets our customers needs:
**Enhanced overtime rates are also available.
Areas We Cover
Our services operate across North Lanarkshire, including:
9. Coatbridge
10. Airdrie
11. Motherwell
12. Bellshill
13. Wishaw
14. Shotts
15. Hamilton
About You
Previous experience in care is not essential we provide full training and ongoing support.
We’re looking for individuals who are:
16. Compassionate and caring
17. Dependable and patient
18. Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team
Essential Criteria
19. Full UK driving licence
20. Access to a vehicle (due to travel between services)
21. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts
Important Requirement
Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, current vacancies are restricted to female applicants. This is a genuine occupational requirement in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act .
What We Offer
22. £12.60 per hour / £24,.66 per year, plus £13.23 night shift rate
23. Fully funded SVQ qualification
24. Fixed 4-week rotas to support work-life balance
25. 32 days annual leave, rising to 37 with length of service
26. Free PVG check
27. Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
28. Death in service benefit (up to 3x annual salary)
29. Access to Perks at Work, Cycle to Work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme
30. Blue Light Card and Concerts for Carers discounts
31. Overtime paid at enhanced rates
Join Us
Bring your passion and commitment, and we’ll provide the training, support, and inclusive environment you need to succeed.
One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit – #OneCapability
Apply today and help people live life on their own terms.
Additional Information
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Capability Scotland is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.