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Community Living Assistant - CLS - Glasgow

Capability Scotland
Part time
On site: Hagill, Maryhill, and Renfrew
£12.60 per hour. 20 & 30 hours per week
Closing 23 July 2025
Advertised from 1 July 2025

Role

Make a Real Difference — Support Adults to Live Life Their Way

Are you passionate about supporting adults with disabilities to live independently in their own homes and communities? Tired of the rushed pace of traditional homecare roles with 15–60 minute visits?

At Capability Scotland, our support is different. We typically offer a minimum of 4-hour visits, giving you time to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine impact in the lives of those you support.

Why Work With Us?

At Capability Scotland, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services tailored to the unique needs of each individual. We champion innovation, empowerment, and inclusion — making sure our customers' voices are heard and their goals are supported every step of the way.

We’re currently looking for Community Living Assistants to join our dedicated team in our West of Scotland Housing Support & Care at Home Services, working across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, and East Renfrewshire.

What You’ll Do

As a Community Living Assistant, you’ll support adults with a range of disabilities who require 24-hour care in their own homes and out in the community. Support is provided on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis, depending on individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with personal care, dressing, medication, and communication
  • Supporting with meals and daily routines
  • Accompanying individuals to college, appointments, and social activities
  • Helping customers engage in recreational and leisure pursuits that matter to them

What you need to know

Hours: 20 & 30 hours as below. We have 3 positions available. Due to customer choice for intimate care, our remaining vacancies are gender specific. * Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies (GOR) 

We provide care 24/7 and we seek applications from people with a flexible approach to working, working a mix of early and late shifts, including evenings and weekends. 

  • Female only - 30 hours, between the hours of 10.30am - 8.30 pm, rotational – Driver (manual) Haghill (G31) area
  • Female only – 30 hours, rotational day, back and nightshifts – driver (manual) Renfrew (PA4) area
  • Male only – 20 hours, between 8am-5pm with occasional evening shifts – driver (manual) Maryhill (G20) area
  • Experience - Essential 

Location: Haghill (G31), Renfrew (PA4) and Maryhill (G20) . The role involves supporting people in their own home to manage their own tenancy, as well as community based support.

Driving licence (manual vehicles) is essential for this role - due to the location of our customers and their support needs. If you do need to go out and about with our customer, for that dinner or cinema trip, your costs are covered. 

***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***

For more information on this role, you can call Sheena on 07507624995 using reference CS1106251

Capability Scotland’s benefits:

  • A generous salary of £19,708.92 pa / £13,139.28 pa (£12.60 per hour)
  • A nightshift premium rate of £13.23 per hour (dependent on qualifications) 
  • We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life. 
  • Set rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work. 
  • 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service. 
  • Free PVG checks throughout your employment. 
  • Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme. 
  • Up to 3 x annual salary death in service. 
  • Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme. 
  • Cycle to work scheme. 
  • 24/7 employee assistance programme. 
  • Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts 

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

Application notes

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.