Community Living Assistant

Wishaw

£12.60 per hour

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

37 hours per week (bank/PT&FT available)

Closing Date: 16 January 2026

We're Hiring: Community Living Assistants – North Lanarkshire Services

Salary: £24,307.66 pa / £12.60 per hour (+ £13.23 nightshift premium)

Hours: Up to 37 hrs/week – full-time, part-time, relief, weekend, and sleepover shifts available

Location: Wishaw & surrounding areas (ML2)

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

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.