Support Worker - Coatbridge

Care Assistant / Support Worker – Community Living (Full Time / Part Time & Relief)

Location: Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Wishaw & surrounding North Lanarkshire areas (ML1–ML7)

Pay: £12.60 per hour (£24,307.66 per year)

Night Shift Rate: £13.23 per hour

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week

Contracts: Full-time, part-time, relief & weekend-only available

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

Capability Scotland is recruiting Community Living Assistants / Care Assistants / Support Workers to join our North Lanarkshire Care at Home & Supported Living Services.

In this role, you’ll support adults with disabilities to live independently in their own homes and communities while helping them lead fulfilling lives.

Unlike many care roles, our minimum 4-hour visits allow you to spend meaningful time with the people you support.

Please note: This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting people with personal care, medication and daily routines
• Helping individuals stay independent and active in their communities
• Assisting with meals, household tasks, appointments and social activities
• Building positive, respectful relationships with the people you support

Flexible Shifts Available:

We offer flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle:

• Full-time or part-time contracts
• Relief and weekend-only roles
• Evening and weekend shifts
• Sleepover shifts available

Overtime available at enhanced rates.

Locations We Cover:

We support people across North Lanarkshire, including:

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

What We’re Looking For:

You don’t need previous care experience – full training and support will be provided.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and patient
• Good communicators who work well in a team

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle due to travel between support locations
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts

Important Requirement:

Due to the nature of the role and intimate personal care responsibilities, remaining vacancies are female-only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, apply today.

What We Offer:

• £24,307.66 pa / £12.60 per hour, with £13.23 nightshift premium
• Fully funded SVQ qualification – yours for life
• Set 4-week rotas so you can plan life outside work
• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 37 with service
• Free PVG checks
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 3x annual salary death in service
• Perks at Work, Cycle to Work scheme, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light & Concerts for Carers discounts
• Overtime at enhanced hourly rates

Join Our Team

Bring your compassion, energy, and commitment — we’ll provide the training, support, and inclusive workplace where you can thrive.

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit. #OneCapability.

Apply now and help adults live life their way every day.

Important information:

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Capability Scotland is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We celebrate diversity of background, experience, and perspective — and we welcome applications from all communities.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

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.