North Lanarkshire, Wishaw
£13.45 per hour
Permanent, Driving licence required, Full-Time, Part-Time, Female only
Up to 37 hours per week (relief/PT/FT)
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Community Living Assistants/Support Workers – Wishaw & surrounding areas
Location: Wishaw & surrounding areas (ML2)
Salary: £25,947.47 / £13.45 per hour (+ £14.12 nightshift premium)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Up to 37 hrs/week – full-time, part-time, relief, weekend, and sleepover shifts available
Benefits: 32 days annual leave / 8% pension contributions / £600 Refer a Friend and much more!
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Do you want a role where your work has genuine impact?
At Capability Scotland, our North Lanarkshire Care at Home & Supported Living Services deliver 24-hour care for adults in their own homes and communities.
Our mission is simple: to empower people to live independent, fulfilling lives while putting their voices at the heart of everything we do. With minimum four-hour visits, you’ll have time to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference.
Please note: This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Do
- Support adults with disabilities with daily living activities, including personal care, medication, and mealtimes
- Encourage independence, community involvement, and meaningful engagement
- Assist with household tasks, transportation, and social activities
- Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
Hours: Up to 37 hours per week (full time, part time, relief and weekend only contacts). We can offer a variety of hours/shifts, including evenings and weekends. Sleepover shifts are also available.
Overtime at enhanced hourly rates is available.
Location: Our customers are based in Wishaw & Shotts / Hamilton / Motherwell & Bellshill /Coatbridge & Airdrie. (ML1-ML7)
Job Description: Community Living Assistant
What We’re Looking For
- Caring, patient, and reliable individuals who are dedicated to the people we support
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Previous experience in care or social support is a plus but not essential
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts
- UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the logistics of the role
Why Join Us
Working with Capability Scotland comes with a range of great benefits:
- Competitive pay: : £25,947.47 pro-rata, £13.45 per hour, plus enhanced nightshift rate of £14.12/hr
- Fully funded SVQ qualification
- Set rotas to help you plan your life outside work
- 32 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with service – (pro-rata)
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Free PVG checks & death in service benefit of up to 3 x annual salary
- Perks at Work scheme, Cycle to Work options, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Eligibility for Blue Light & Concerts for Carers discounts
- £600 “Refer a Friend” incentive (with no cap on how many friends you refer!)
- Subject to contractual terms.
Join a team where your energy, compassion, and creativity make a real difference. We are One Voice. One Charity. One Spirit. #OneCapability.
How to apply
Hit apply now or upload your CV and covering letter (PDF or Word) via the Capability Scotland careers portal. For more information, contact [email protected]@Capability.Scot
- We are currently unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
- We are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds – we are an Age Friendly and Disability Confident Employer .
- A copy of our job description can be found here Community Living Assistant
- Closing date – 30th July 2026
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.
Application question(s):
- This role involves shift working, please confirm your availability (days and times)
- At present we cannot offer skilled worker visas, please do not apply if you require this.
If relevant, what is your visa type/status & expiry date?
- Are you comfortable providing personal/intimate hygiene care to adults with complex physical disabilities?
- Do you have a UK driving license (manual or automatic)?
Do you have a vehicle?
- Tell us about any relevant experience or qualifications you have and why you have applied?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
