Community Living Assistant


Capability Scotland
Location 

Wishaw

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Salary 

£13.45 an hour

Job Highlights
  • Support adults with disabilities by assisting in daily living activities, promoting independence, and engaging in meaningful community involvement.
  • Ideal candidates are caring, patient individuals with good communication skills; care experience is a plus but not essential.
  • Working in Wishaw with up to 37 hours per week available, including full-time, part-time, and sleepover shifts; enhanced overtime rates offered.
Job Requirements/Description
North Lanarkshire, Wishaw
£13.45 per hour
37 hours per week (bank/PT&FT available)
Closing Date: 3 June 2026


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

Salary: £25,947.47 / £13.45 per hour (+ £14.12 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 1 (1)(1)(a) Equality Act 2010)

What We Offer

  • £25,947.47 / £13.45 per hour, with £14.12 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.

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 adults 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?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Capability Scotland
Location 

Wishaw

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Salary 

£13.45 an hour

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