Support Workers - Residential, Day & Community Outreach Perth

Support Workers - Residential, Day Services & Community Outreach (Perth)Location: Upper Springland Campus, Isla Road, Perth, PH2 7HQ and community-based services across Perth and surrounding areasSalary: £13.45 per hour (up to £25,947.47 per year pro rata)Job Type: PermanentHours: Up to 37 hours per week (full-time, part-time, relief, and flexible contracts available)Benefits: 32 days annual leave* | Up to 8% pension contributions | £600 Refer a Friend bonus and much more!Make a Real Difference Every DayAre you passionate about helping people live independently, achieve their goals, and live the life they choose?Capability Scotland is looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Support Workers to join our teams across Residential Services, Day Services and Community Outreach at our Upper Springland Campus and throughout Perth.Supporting adults with complex disabilities, you'll play a vital role in helping people live fulfilling lives, whether that's within our residential homes, our purpose-built day service hub, or supporting people in their own homes and local communities.No two days are ever the same, and that's what makes this role so rewarding.About the RoleAs a Support Worker, you'll support adults with a range of complex disabilities including physical and learning disabilities, acquired brain and spinal injuries, autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy.We have vacancies across a variety of settings, including:Our residential services at Tayview and AnnatyOur purpose-built Day CentreCommunity Outreach services throughout Perth and surrounding areasOur Upper Springland Campus offers fantastic facilities including:Hydrotherapy poolRebound therapy suiteAccessible gymSensory roomsKitchen and craft spacesBeautiful accessible groundsYou will support people to enjoy these facilities while helping them participate fully in community life and pursue their personal goals.What You'll Be DoingYou may be:Providing personal care and support with dressing and mealtimesSupporting medication administrationHelping people maintain their independence at home and in the communitySupporting social outings including shopping, cinema trips, theatre visits, football matches, concerts and outdoor activitiesFacilitating arts, crafts, hobbies and skill-building activitiesWorking one-to-one or as part of a wider support teamContributing to person-centred support plans and risk assessmentsRecording support provided and monitoring customer wellbeingSupporting customers to achieve personal goals and develop new experiencesHours & Working PatternWe offer a variety of contracts from 18 to 37 hours per week, including:Full-timePart-timeRelief opportunitiesAs our services operate seven days a week, a degree of flexibility is required.Working patterns may include:Day shiftsBack shiftsEveningsWeekendsOccasional night shifts within residential servicesDay Service and Community Outreach roles typically operate Monday to Friday with school-hour friendly options available in some areas, alongside occasional planned evening and weekend activities.About YouWe're looking for people who:Have a caring, compassionate and person-centred approachAre passionate about supporting adults with disabilitiesHave experience in social care, community support, day services or residential care settingsAre flexible and able to work a variety of shifts where requiredCan build positive relationships and encourage independenceAre confident maintaining records and contributing to support plansAre willing to travel throughout the local communityDesirableExperience supporting people with autism, acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, epilepsy or cerebral palsyExperience using AAC or Makaton communication toolsA full manual driving licence and access to a vehicleExperience driving adapted vehicles*Mileage expenses are paid for work-related travel.Why Join Capability Scotland?Working with Capability Scotland comes with a range of excellent benefits:Competitive pay of £13.45 per hourEnhanced nightshift rate of £14.12 per hourFully funded SVQ qualificationSet rotas to help you plan life outside work32 days annual leave, increasing to 37 days with service*Up to 8% employer pension contributionFree PVG checks throughout employmentDeath in Service benefit of up to 3x annual salaryPerks at Work discount schemeCycle to Work scheme24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeBlue Light Card and Concerts for Carers discounts£600 Refer a Friend bonus with no limit on referrals*Subject to contractual terms and conditions.How to ApplyApplying is easy. Click Apply Now and upload your CV and covering letter through the Capability Scotland Careers Portal.For an informal discussion, contact the Upper Springland Recruitment Team:Email: upsrecruitment@capability.scotTelephone: 01738 632995Applying to Capability ScotlandApplying to join our family is easy. Click apply now and someone will contact you if you are shortlisted. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your interest and application is valued, thank you.Closing date – 27th Nov 2026We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early, therefore we would encourage you to apply without delay. For more information on this role, you can contact our Upper Springland Admin team at usprecruitment@capability.scot or 01738 632995 using reference CS0909264We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability. General Information  Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.  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. This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.Support Workers - Residential, Day & Community Outreach PerthApply Now