Community Living Assistant - North Lanarkshire

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 (£24,307.66 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, £600 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

• Provide support with personal care, medication, and daily living tasks
• Encourage independence and community involvement
• Assist with meal preparation, household duties, appointments, and social activities
• 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:

• Full-time and part-time positions
• Relief and weekend-only opportunities
• Evening and weekend shifts
• Sleepover shifts available

Apply now or contact Siobhan for more info or to find out if your availablity meets our customers needs: siobhan.hutcheson@capability.Scot

**Enhanced overtime rates are also available.

Areas We Cover

Our services operate across North Lanarkshire, including:

• Coatbridge
• Airdrie
• Motherwell
• Bellshill
• Wishaw
• Shotts
• Hamilton

About You

Previous experience in care is not essential we provide full training and ongoing support.

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate and caring
• Dependable and patient
• Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team

Essential Criteria

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle (due to travel between services)
• 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 2010.

What We Offer

• £12.60 per hour / £24,307.66 per year, plus £13.23 night shift rate
• Fully funded SVQ qualification
• Fixed 4-week rotas to support work-life balance
• 32 days annual leave, rising to 37 with length of service
• Free PVG check
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit (up to 3x annual salary)
• Access to Perks at Work, Cycle to Work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card and Concerts for Carers discounts
• 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.