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 areas
Salary: £***** per hour (up to £25,****** per year pro rata)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 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 Day
Are 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 Role
As 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 Annaty
Our purpose-built Day Centre
Community Outreach services throughout Perth and surrounding areas
Our Upper Springland Campus offers fantastic facilities including:
Hydrotherapy pool
Rebound therapy suite
Accessible gym
Sensory rooms
Kitchen and craft spaces
Beautiful accessible grounds
You will support people to enjoy these facilities while helping them participate fully in community life and pursue their personal goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing personal care and support with dressing and mealtimes




Supporting medication administration
Helping people maintain their independence at home and in the community
Supporting social outings including shopping, cinema trips, theatre visits, football matches, concerts and outdoor activities
Facilitating arts, crafts, hobbies and skill-building activities
Working one-to-one or as part of a wider support team
Contributing to person-centred support plans and risk assessments
Recording support provided and monitoring customer wellbeing
Supporting customers to achieve personal goals and develop new experiences
Hours & Working Pattern
We offer a variety of contracts from 18 to 37 hours per week, including:
Full-time
Part-time
Relief opportunities
As our services operate seven days a week, a degree of flexibility is required.
Working patterns may include:
Day shifts
Back shifts
Evenings
Weekends
Occasional night shifts within residential services
Day 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.
Why Join Capability Scotland?
Competitive pay of £***** per hour
Enhanced nightshift rate of £***** per hour
Fully funded SVQ qualification
Set rotas to help you plan life outside work
32 days annual leave, increasing to 37 days with service*
Up to 8% employer pension contribution
Free PVG checks throughout employment
Death in Service benefit of up to 3x annual salary
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card and Concerts for Carers discounts
£600 Refer a Friend bonus with no limit on referrals




*Subject to contractual terms and conditions.
Essential Requirements
Have a caring, compassionate and person-centred approach
Be passionate about supporting adults with disabilities
Have experience in social care, community support, day services or residential care settings
Be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts where required
Can build positive relationships and encourage independence
Have confidence maintaining records and contributing to support plans
Are willing to travel throughout the local community
Desirable Experience
Experience supporting people with autism, acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, epilepsy or cerebral palsy
Experience using AAC or Makaton communication tools
A full manual driving licence and access to a vehicle
Experience driving adapted vehicles
Mileage expenses are paid for work-related travel.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
General Information & Equality
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.
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.
Closing date – 27th Nov ****
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📌 Support Workers - Residential, Day & Community Outreach Perth
🏢 Capability Scotland
📍 Perth