Support Worker - Adult Day Service

Support Worker – Day Service (Adults with Disabilities)

Location: Junction 52, Penilee Community Centre, Glasgow, G52 4BD

Salary: £13.45 per hour (£22,791.69 per year)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:45am–4:00pm

Relief/Bank opportunities also available

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 32 days annual leave* / 8% pension contributions / £600 Refer a Friend and much more!

Make Every Day Matter

Are you passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives?

Capability Scotland is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our friendly Day Service team in Glasgow. You'll support adults with a range of disabilities, helping them develop skills, build confidence, enjoy meaningful activities and achieve their personal goals in a safe and welcoming environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a rewarding Monday to Friday role with no evening or night shifts.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you'll:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with disabilities.
• Support individuals with daily living tasks, including personal care where required.
• Assist with medication, mealtimes and personal wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support people to take part in recreational, educational and community activities.
• Build positive relationships with the people you support, their families and professionals.
• Act as a Key Worker, maintaining accurate support records, care plans and risk assessments.
• Promote dignity, choice, inclusion and safeguarding in everything you do.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

What We're Looking For

You'll be someone who is:

• Caring, patient and reliable.
• Passionate about supporting others.
• A great communicator with a positive attitude.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop through ongoing training.

A full job description of this role is available by clicking here: Support Worker (Day Service)

Experience supporting adults with disabilities is desirable but not essential – we provide full training and ongoing support.

A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for this role.

Why Join Capability Scotland?

We invest in our people and offer an excellent range of benefits, including:

• £13.45 per hour (£22,791.69 per annum)
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Fully funded SVQ qualification
• 32 days annual leave, rising to 37 days with service (pro rata)
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Free PVG checks
• Death in Service benefit (up to 3x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Perks at Work discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Blue Light Card & Concerts for Carers discounts

Benefits are subject to contractual terms.

Join Team Capability

At Capability Scotland, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose. By joining our Day Service team, you'll be part of a supportive organisation where your compassion, commitment and enthusiasm help people thrive.

One Voice. One Charity. One Spirit. #OneCapability

Apply Now

If you're ready to start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV (and optional covering letter) today.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen on 0141 883 8880, quoting reference CS1507262.

Important Information

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.