Mentors & peer support occupations Work, Jobs in Douglas, Slk (with Salaries)

Children's Residential Support Worker
Capability Scotland —Lanark
- £13.45 - £14.12 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- In-person
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Sessional Youth Worker
Glencassels Community Development Project —Wishaw
- From £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
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G2 Residential Worker
South Lanarkshire Council —South Lanarkshire
- £16 - £49 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Military
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Support Worker
The Salvation Army —Rutherglen
- £29,492 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
10d
Befriender (Supporting 8-14 yr olds, Ayrshire)
Barnardo's —East Ayrshire
- Call to connect
- APIs
- Communication skills
- School
Youth Worker
Dumfries and Galloway Council —Moffat
- £2,103.96 - £2,209.58 a year
- Weekend availability
- IT
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Residential Childcare Practitioner
Greenleaf House —Thornhill
- £34,976 - £37,447 a year
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Bank Support Worker
Priory —Kilmarnock
- £13.45 an hour
- English
- Care plans
- Referral programme
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Children's Support Worker - Residential Children's Services
LOVE@Care Ltd —Bellshill
- £13.45 an hour
- Night shift
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Referral programme
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1d
Residential Worker (Sessional) - REQ06252
North Lanarkshire Council —Motherwell
- £31,541 - £34,307 a year
- Care plans
- Annual leave
5d
Support Worker
Leonard Cheshire —Glasgow
- £13.55 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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SWRK 4994 - G2 Residential Worker (605971) - 4994
South Lanarkshire —East Kilbride
- £16 - £49 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Military
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Residential Childcare Worker - Autism experienced (Nights)
Phoenix Abbey —Mauchline
- £26,231 - £31,531 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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10d
Residential Childcare Worker - Days
Phoenix Abbey —Mauchline
- £26,231 - £31,531 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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5d
SWRK 5074 - G2 Residential Worker (Supply - Flexible, Nights) (605810) - 5074
South Lanarkshire —Cambuslang
- £17.12 - £18.85 an hour
- Night shift
- Military
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
SWRK 5087 - G2 Residential Worker (Nights) (605732) - 5087
South Lanarkshire —Blantyre
- £14.69 - £15.16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Military
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
SWRK 5060 - G2 Residential Worker (605946) - 5060
South Lanarkshire —East Kilbride
- £16.49 - £17.91 an hour
- Day shift
- Military
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d

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Children's Residential Support Worker

Capability Scotland -
Lanark

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£13.45 - £14.12 an hour

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Referral programme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Category B Auto Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

Lanark

£13.45 per hour

Permanent, Relief, Driving licence required, Full-Time, Part-Time, *Female only

Up to 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Children’s Support Worker – Residential & Lifeskills Services

Location: Stanmore House Residential, Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR
Salary: £24,544.90 per year, pro rata/ £13.45 per hour (+ £14.12 nightshift premium)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Up to 35 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 Difference in Young Lives

We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to join our residential, respite and Lifeskills services based in Lanark.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with complex disabilities, helping them develop independence, confidence and life skills in a safe, supportive environment.

About the Role

Stanmore House Residential provides a combination of boarding (linked to Stanmore House School) and residential/respite care for children and young people across Scotland.

You’ll be supporting individuals aged 5 to 20 within a fully adapted, campus-based setting on the outskirts of Lanark.

Our service includes four bungalows supporting up to 16 young people. Support is delivered on a one-to-one and small group basis.

Daily responsibilities include:

Personal care, dressing and medication support
Assisting with mobility and mealtimes
Supporting attendance at school and appointments
Encouraging participation in recreational and social activities

Lifeskills Services

We also have opportunities within our Lifeskills team, which includes:

Building-Based Support: Structured, on-site activities to develop independence
Community Access: Supporting young people to attend local activities such as music, drama or sports
Respite Support: Providing short breaks while promoting key life skills

Our Environment

Our Lanark campus offers a unique and engaging setting, including:

Extensive green outdoor space
Indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy facilities
Rebound therapy and sensory rooms
On-site cinema and beauty salon
Strong links with the local community

Working Pattern

You’ll work a mix of shifts including:

Day shifts (7:30am – 3:00pm)
Back shifts (2:30pm – 10:00pm)
Night shifts (9:45pm – 8:45am)

Relief/bank roles are also available for additional flexibility - why not give reach out and find out if your availability meets our young people's needs?

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
Remaining vacancies are *female-only due to intimate care requirements (Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) Equality Act 2010)

Why Join Us

Working with Capability Scotland comes with a range of great benefits:

Competitive pay: : £24,544.90 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 Support Worker (Children)
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)
Due to customer choice for intimate care, some of our remaining vacancies are only available to female candidates. * Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies (GOR) – Are you female?
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 Children and Young People 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?

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United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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mentors & peer support occupations jobs in douglas, slk

Children's Residential Support Worker

Sessional Youth Worker

G2 Residential Worker

Support Worker

Befriender (Supporting 8-14 yr olds, Ayrshire)

Youth Worker

Residential Childcare Practitioner

Bank Support Worker

Children's Support Worker - Residential Children's Services

Residential Worker (Sessional) - REQ06252

Support Worker

SWRK 4994 - G2 Residential Worker (605971) - 4994

Residential Childcare Worker - Autism experienced (Nights)

Residential Childcare Worker - Days

SWRK 5074 - G2 Residential Worker (Supply - Flexible, Nights) (605810) - 5074

SWRK 5087 - G2 Residential Worker (Nights) (605732) - 5087

SWRK 5060 - G2 Residential Worker (605946) - 5060

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