Community Living Assistant - West of Scotland - Renfrewshire

Community Living Assistant – West of Scotland - Renfrewshire

Salary: £12.60 per hour (with £13.23 nightshift premium) • Permanent: Full-Time / Part-Time / Relief available

Hours: 20–40 hours per week (rotational shifts including evenings, nights & weekends)

Location: Renfrewshire (PA4)

Benefits: 32 days annual leave*, 8% pension contributions* and much more!

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting adults with disabilities to live independently, confidently and with real choice in their own homes and communities?

At Capability Scotland, we do things differently, dedicating longer visits (typically 4+ hours) to build meaningful relationships and deliver personalised, high-quality care that truly makes an impact.

We’re recruiting Community Living Assistants to join our West of Scotland Housing Support & Care at Home Services, serving customers across Renfrewshire (PA4).

What You’ll Do

As a Community Living Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored, person-centred support to adults with a range of disabilities
• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing), medication, communication and meals
• Support daily living routines and help maintain tenancies at home
• Accompany individuals to appointments, social activities, education and community events
• Enable participation in meaningful leisure and recreational pursuits
• Work one-to-one or two-to-one based on individual needs

You’ll help customers live life their way, with dignity, choice, independence and involvement in the life of their community.

About You

We’re looking for people who are:

• Compassionate, flexible and committed to person-centred support
• Experienced in supporting adults with disabilities in community or home settings
• Comfortable working rotational shifts, including evenings, weekends and nights
• Holder of a manual UK driving licence with access to their own car (essential for this community-based work and outings) - mileage expenses are paid.

These roles are female-only due to intimate care requirements (Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010).

Why Join Us

Working with Capability Scotland comes with a range of great benefits:

• Competitive pay: £12.60 per hour, plus enhanced nightshift rate of £13.23/hr
• Fully funded SVQ qualification
• Set rotas to help you plan your life outside work
• 32 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with service
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Free PVG checks & death in service benefit
• Perks at Work scheme, Cycle to Work options, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light & Concerts for Carers discounts
• £600 “Refer a Friend” incentive (with no cap on how many friends you refer!)

Join a team where your energy, compassion, and creativity make a real difference. We are One Voice. One Charity. One Spirit. #OneCapability.

Important Information

• This role does not currently qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• We are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds – we are an Age Friendly and Disability Confident Employer .
• A copy of our can be found here Community Living Assistant
• Closing date – 30th April 2026
• We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.