Are you looking to support adults with a variety of complex disabilities in their own homes and local communities?

Are you put off by the typical 15, 30, 60 minute call times with service users?

Our visits are a minimum of 4 hours, meaning you can really get to know the individuals in your care and can make a positive difference to their lives.

About the role

At Capability Scotland our North Lanarkshire, care at home & supported Living Services provide 24-hour care to adults in their own homes and community.

You will assist with their daily living routines, enabling them to live independently by supporting with domestic tasks and money/utility bill management. You will attend to their care needs such as; personal care, dressing, medication, communication and mealtimes support.

With a customer led focus, they will determine what your shift looks like, sometimes facilitating their attendance at college, appointments, lunch visits with friends or recreational activities and social events.

Depending on who you are matched to support, you could be assisting them to enjoy regular attendance at football matches, day centres, shopping, sporting or cinema trips.

Doesn’t this sound like the perfect job?

What you need to know

It is essential that you are a driver with access to a vehicle, due to the logistical demands of this role.

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week. 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)

Don’t let concerns over experience or availability hold you back. We have several growing services across Scotland and are happy to consider any availability – apply now and see if we can work with yours!

We are looking for drivers 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.

Capability Scotland’s benefits:

• A generous salary of £12.06 per hour - £23,266.00 FTE (or £12.35 per hour, dependent on qualifications)
• We recognise and reward qualified employees offering £12.35 per hour for those qualified at SVQ3 or above.
• A nightshift premium rate of £12.66 - £12.97 per hour (dependent on qualifications)
• We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.
• A set 4-week 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced care/support practitioner, to line manage our team of Support Workers within our fabulous residential service based in Elderslie.

At Wallace Court we support adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and sensory impairment, to live independently within their private accommodation on site. For the people we support, this is home. Our days are filled with laughter, with a focus on activities on site and externally, from football day trips to visits from traveling zoo’s, our service prides itself on being customer led.

Our closeknit team of Team Leaders, help our support staff to provide 24-hour support 7 days a week, and they require a motivated and enthusiastic leader to join the team.

Maybe you are an experienced Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or Support Worker with transferable experience, looking to advance your career.

Are you who we are looking for?

About the Role

You will be required to co-ordinate and supervise a team of support staff in delivering a high standard of social care practice using a person-centred approach that reflects individual customer's needs wants and aspirations. As a Team Leader you will occasionally work on the floor delivering direct care including medication administration, personal care and moving and assisting. Meaning it’s not all about paperwork, you still get some hands on practice.

A key part of this role is to coach, monitor, mentor and develop the skill base within the staff team, you will do this by displaying Leadership skills such as role modelling, decision making, being an effective communicator, having a positive attitude, commitment and confidence in the role.

We have a set shift pattern, 39 hours per week, typically 5/7 on a 4-week rota so you always know when you are working; early, back and late shifts, as well as weekends and on call, which is planned in advance, enabling you to plan life outside of work responsibilities.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £34,142.00 per annum (£16.79 per hour).
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 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

Enable Works believes in providing every individual in Scotland with the opportunity to have a high-quality, well-paid career. They support over 7000 people annually across 29 Scottish Local Authorities to acquire skills for employment and move about 1000 people into work every year. Their client interactions occur in various settings, including schools, universities, and the community. Enable Works collaborate with thousands of employers each year, to foster inclusive cultures and enhance Scotland's workforce diversity. They are driven to challenge perceptions of disability and unlock potential.

As an Operations Manager at Enable Works, you will be a key leader driving their mission to provide exceptional employability services for disabled individuals across Scotland. In this role, you will oversee strategic development and performance management across a designated region (Highlands, Moray and Perth & Kinross), ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Leading a team of Performance Managers, Team Leaders, and Employment Coordinators, you will set high standards for service quality and client satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring quality and compliance, efficient contract management, and building strong relationships with funders and commissioners to both maintain and secure contracts. Additionally, you will identify and cultivate new business opportunities, contribute to policy influence, and manage regional finances to support our growth and impact. This role requires a strategic vision, strong leadership, and the ability to drive business growth while maintaining financial stability.

While this role is hybrid with some office and home working, a driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential as regular travel across your region is required.

Please include a detailed Personal Statement within the application to outline how your previous experience, skills and knowledge are a good match for this role. Please see the Job Pack for further information

Please note there is a pay award pending for Enable Works staff.

About You

We really need you to have these:

• An awareness of employability and skills structures and systems in Scotland
• Experience of leading a performance focused team.
• Ability to effectively coach and motivate developing leaders to deliver high performance within your team.
• Effective project management skills and ability to think strategically to achieve long-term goals.
• A natural, professional relationship builder with the ability to partner and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Experience of delivering on financial expectations and forecasting change.
• Strong attention to detail with professional presentation and personality.
• Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively within agreed timescales.
• Confident communicator.
• Role model.
• IT Literacy.
• A full driving licence and access to a car.

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high-quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this will help them get there.

As a senior leader you will drive our culture within your programme portfolio. To lead your team you will need a sound understanding of the current employability landscape and the future direction of travel. You will be a natural relationship builder able to work closely with people at all levels to deliver results for our clients.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

• Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
• Introduction to autism
• Epilepsy awareness
• Moving and Handling
• Adult support and protection
• Child support and protection
• First Aid
• Positive Behaviour Support
• We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within the North East of the city. Our service offers inclusive and holistic support to Carers to help maintain their quality of life and improve their health and wellbeing.

This is an interesting and exciting opportunity for a compassionate, organised person to join an established Carers team. The primary focus of the post will be to raise awareness of Carers and Young Carers across the North East of the city and promoting access to the support to which they are entitled. In return GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. The successful candidate will also benefit from a full supportive induction programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development programme.